Adultery Quote by William Congreve
“Marriage is honourable, as you say; and if so, wherefore should Cuckoldom be a Discredit, being deriv'd from so honourable a Root?”
About This Quote
The speaker questions why a socially condemned condition (cuckoldry) should be stigmatized when it stems from the institution of marriage, which is deemed honorable.
In simple terms: Challenges the stigma of infidelity within marriage.
Key Takeaway
Stigma can be unjustified when tied to respectable institutions.
Themes
marriage
honor
stigma
infidelity
social norms
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- literary analysis
- cultural debate
Key Concepts
social criticism
moral paradox
Practical Applications
- sociology research
- ethical discussions
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label certain outcomes as disgraceful despite their origins?
- How does language shape our moral judgments?
