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“... wife and children are a kind of discipline of humanity.” quote by Francis Bacon
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“... wife and children are a kind of discipline of humanity.”

Francis Bacon

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Source Essay: Of the Advancement of Learning, 1605

Family responsibilities act as a societal discipline, shaping human behavior and order.

In simple terms: Family imposes structure on humanity.

Key Takeaway

Respect and nurture familial duties.

Themes

society family discipline

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • marriage
  • community involvement

Key Concepts

social order role theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does family shape your personal discipline?
  • Can societal order exist without family structures?
A Different Perspective

May ignore individual autonomy.

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