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Discouraged Quote by Margaret Sanger

“The undeniably feeble-minded should, indeed, not only be discouraged but prevented from propagating their kind.” quote by Margaret Sanger
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“The undeniably feeble-minded should, indeed, not only be discouraged but prevented from propagating their kind.”

Margaret Sanger

About This Quote

The quote argues that people lacking intelligence should be actively stopped from reproducing to protect society.

In simple terms: It suggests preventing the unfit from having children.

Key Takeaway

Consider the ethics of controlling reproduction.

Themes

eugenics ethics social policy

Mood

controversial critical thought‑provoking

Type

political philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • public health policy
  • population control
  • education reform
  • legal frameworks

Key Concepts

biological determinism human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever justified to limit reproductive freedom?
  • Who decides what is “unfit”?
A Different Perspective

It ignores individual rights and the complexity of defining “feeble-minded”.

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