Again and again Quote by Bernardino Ramazzini
“The mortality of those who dig minerals is very great, and women who marry men of this sort marry again and again. According to Agricola, at the mines in the Carpathian mountains, women have been known to marry seven times.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Morbis Artificum Diatriba, 1700
Mining work is extremely hazardous, leading to high death rates, and women of miners often remarry repeatedly due to frequent widowing.
In simple terms: Mining is deadly; widows remarry often.
Key Takeaway
Recognize occupational hazards and support families.
Themes
occupational health
mortality
family stability
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
sociological
When to use this quote
- mining communities
- widow support programs
- policy advocacy
- historical labor studies
Key Concepts
epidemiology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How did mining conditions affect community structures?
- What protections could reduce miner mortality?
A Different Perspective
Data are anecdotal and may lack systematic verification.
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