Adultery Quote by Orson Pratt
“Some of the nations of Europe who believe in the one wife system have actually forbidden a plurality of wives by their laws; and the consequences are that the whole country among them is overrun with the most abominable practices: adulteries and unlawful connections through all their villages, towns, cities, and country places to a most fearful extent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 19th‑century religious discourse, 1850
Legal restrictions on polygamy lead to hidden illicit relationships and social instability.
In simple terms: Banning many wives creates secret affairs.
Key Takeaway
Promote honest, lawful family structures.
Themes
law
family
social order
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- marriage law reform
- community counseling
- cultural education
Key Concepts
polygamy
legal enforcement
social consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative approaches could reduce illicit behavior?
- How do cultural norms affect law effectiveness?
A Different Perspective
Strict bans can drive practices underground.
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