Amusing Quote by Voltaire
“It is amusing that a virtue is made of the vice of chastity; and it's a pretty odd sort of chastity at that, which leads men straight into the sin of Onan, and girls to the waning of their color.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Candide by Voltaire, 1759
It mocks how society praises chastity as a virtue while it can lead to hidden sins and unhealthy outcomes.
In simple terms: Chastity praised can cause hidden problems.
Key Takeaway
Beware of virtues that hide vices.
Themes
hypocrisy
morality
sex
gender
social norms
Mood
critical
ironic
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- sexual education
- personal relationships
- religious teachings
Key Concepts
Virtue ethics
repression
double standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society define virtue in sexuality?
- Can chastity be both good and harmful?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex sexual ethics.
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