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“Better were it to be unborn than to be ill bred.” quote by Walter Raleigh
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“Better were it to be unborn than to be ill bred.”

Walter Raleigh

About This Quote

Source Play: The History of the World’s Great Explorers, 1595

It suggests that a life of poor upbringing is worse than never being born.

In simple terms: Being badly raised is worse than not existing.

Key Takeaway

Value proper upbringing.

Themes

family upbringing existence

Mood

somber reflective

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • social policy
  • child welfare

Key Concepts

human nature social conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is upbringing the sole determinant of a life’s worth?
  • Can society improve conditions for the disadvantaged?
A Different Perspective

A life without proper guidance can still hold value.

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