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 Marriage is an imposition, an invention of man - certainly out of necessity, but now even that necessity is out of date.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 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.”
About This Quote
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The speaker argues that marriage is an outdated, artificial construct that conflicts with natural love and should be abolished.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.
Question marriage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- relationship counseling
- social policy debates
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love truly incompatible with legal frameworks?
- What alternatives could replace marriage?
Some view marriage as providing stability and legal benefits.