Adultery Quote by Plato
“Adultery is the injury of nature.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Republic, Book VII, Plato, c. 380 BC
Adultery is seen as a violation of natural order and moral law.
In simple terms: Sexual betrayal disrupts natural harmony.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural bonds.
Themes
morality
relationships
nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- ethical education
- legal policy
Key Concepts
Ethics
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all sexual infidelity equally harmful?
- How do societies define “nature” in morality?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may view consensual non‑monogamy differently.
