Cement Quote by Mary Baker Eddy
“Chastity is the cement of civilization and progress. Without it there is no stability in society, and without it one cannot attain the Science of Life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science of Life, Mary Baker Eddy, 1885
Moral purity is presented as the foundation for societal stability and progress, linking personal virtue to collective advancement.
In simple terms: Purity underpins society.
Cultivate moral integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community building
- educational reform
- personal development
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal virtue affect society?
- What other foundations matter?
Such a view may ignore structural factors.