Happiness Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“A system could not well have been devised more studiously hostile to human happiness than marriage.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Revolt of Islam", 1817
Marriage can be designed to suppress happiness, acting as a hostile system to personal joy.
In simple terms: Marriage may hinder happiness.
Key Takeaway
Question societal structures.
Themes
marriage
institution
human happiness
critique
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- legal reform
- personal choices
Key Concepts
social contract
personal freedom
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is marriage always hostile?
- How can marriage be reformed to support happiness?
A Different Perspective
Not all marriages are oppressive.
