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Contradictory Quote by Rajneesh

“It is impossible! It has never happened - it cannot happen in the very nature of things. Marriage is something against nature. Marriage is an imposition, an invention of man - certainly out of necessity, but now even that necessity is out of date. It was a necessary evil in the past, but now it…” quote by Rajneesh
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“It is impossible! It has never happened - it cannot happen in the very nature of things. Marriage is something against nature. Marriage is an imposition, an invention of man - certainly out of necessity, but now even that necessity is out of date. It was a necessary evil in the past, but now it can be dropped. And it should be dropped: man has suffered enough for it, more than enough. It is an ugly institution for the simple reason that love cannot be legalized. Love and law are contradictory phenomena.”

Rajneesh

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Source Speech: Public address by Rajneesh, date unknown

The speaker argues that marriage is an outdated, artificial construct that conflicts with natural love and should be abolished.

In simple terms: Marriage is seen as an unnecessary, harmful institution.

Key Takeaway

Question marriage.

Themes

change society law

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

philosophical controversial

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • relationship counseling
  • social policy debates
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

philosophy social critique institutional analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is love truly incompatible with legal frameworks?
  • What alternatives could replace marriage?
A Different Perspective

Some view marriage as providing stability and legal benefits.

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