Evil Quote by Menander
“Marriage, if one will face the truth, is an evil, but a necessary evil.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Dyskolos, 4th century BC
Marriage is portrayed as an unavoidable flaw, necessary despite its negative aspects.
In simple terms: Marriage is a necessary flaw.
Key Takeaway
Accept imperfect necessities.
Themes
relationships
marriage
necessity
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- relationship advice
- social commentary
Key Concepts
philosophical
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why accept necessary evils?
- Can flaws be transformed?
A Different Perspective
May ignore positive aspects of marriage.
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
