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There will be gay couples; it will exist. It is not very nice that people who are married - who divorce in three seconds - don’t want protection for the others. The legal system should protect everyone, not just the few people who think they are above everybody else because they are married.
Karl Lagerfeld
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What this quote means

This quote highlights the need for equal legal protection for all couples, regardless of sexual orientation.

Karl Lagerfeld's quote illustrates the importance of legal recognition and protection for gay couples in the face of societal double standards. He criticizes the hypocrisy of those who may hastily enter and exit marriages while denying rights to others, advocating for a legal system that upholds equality for all relationships rather than favoring a select few.

Themes

Gay CouplesLegal ProtectionEqualityMarriageRights

In practice

Example use cases

During a rally advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

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