Adultery Quote by Peter S. Prescott
“Let’s hope the institution of marriage survives its detractors, for without it there would be no more adultery and without adultery two thirds of our novelists would stand in line for unemployment checks.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Review of Books, 1992
Marriage, despite its critics, prevents widespread adultery; without it, many writers would be unemployed due to lack of scandal.
In simple terms: Marriage curbs adultery, which fuels literary drama.
Key Takeaway
Value marriage’s societal role.
Themes
marriage
adultery
literature
economics
Mood
sardonic
witty
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- Publishing industry
- relationship counseling
- social policy
Key Concepts
Social institutions
creative inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- Is marriage essential for social stability?
- What alternatives could inspire writers?
A Different Perspective
The joke may overlook the harm of adultery.
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