Adultery Quote by Bertrand Russell
“The psychology of adultery has been falsified by conventional morals, which assume, in monogamous countries, that attraction to one person cannot coexist with affection for another. Everybody knows that this is untrue.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Conscience of Humanity", 1932
Conventional morals wrongly deny that one can love multiple people, showing adultery's psychological reality.
In simple terms: Morals claim monogamy is natural, but feelings can be multiple.
Reexamine relationship norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- relationship workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a healthy relationship?
- Can societies accept non‑monogamy?
Cultural norms may resist change.