The world has suffered more from the ravages of ill-advised marriages than from virginity.
Interpretation
Ill-advised marriages cause more harm than remaining single.
Ambrose Bierce's quote suggests that the negative consequences of ill-conceived marriages have a greater impact on society than the choice to remain unmarried. It highlights the idea that poorly thought-out unions can lead to suffering and turmoil, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration in matters of commitment and relationships.
In practice
During a discussion on relationships at a seminar, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of choosing partners wisely.
PALM, n. A species of tree . . . of which the familiar "itching palm" ("Palma hominis") is most widely distributed . . . . This noble vegetable exudes a kind of invisible gum, which may be detected by applying to the bark a piece of gold or silver.
Human nature is pretty well balanced; for every lacking virtue there is a rough substitute that will serve at a pinch--as cunning is the wisdom of the unwise, and ferocity the courage of the coward.
Indigestion: A disease which the patient and his friends frequently mistake for deep religious conviction and concern for the salvation of mankind. As the simple Red Man of the Western Wild put it, with, it must be confessed, a certain force: 'Plenty well, no pray; big belly ache, heap God.'
Disobey n:To celebrate with an appropriate ceremony the maturity of a command
NOUMENON, n. That which exists, as distinguished from that which merely seems to exist, the latter being a phenomenon. The noumenon is a bit difficult to locate; it can be apprehended only by a process of reasoning - which is a phenomenon.
PARDON, v. To remit a penalty and restore to the life of crime. To add to the lure of crime the temptation of ingratitude.
Invest in great relationships, they will pay a lifetime of dividends.
Love, children, and work, are the great sources of fertilizing contact between the individual and the rest of the world.
Gracias, danke, merci - whatever language is spoken, "thank you" frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity - even a sincerity - when "thank you" is spoken.
If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
Most marriages don't add two people together. They subtract one from the other.
The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.
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