Quote by Francis Bacon

Nuptial love makes mankind; friendly love perfects it; but wanton love corrupts and debases it.

Nuptial love makes mankind; friendly love perfects it; but w

Summary

This quote highlights the different impacts that various forms of love can have on humanity. Nuptial love, referring to the love between spouses, is seen as the foundational love that leads to the creation of mankind. Friendly love, on the other hand, is portrayed as a love that enhances and perfects human beings, emphasizing the importance of friendship and bonds beyond just romantic relationships. However, wanton love, characterized by lustful desire and promiscuity, is depicted as a love that degrades and diminishes the intrinsic worth of individuals, suggesting that it has a negative impact on humanity.

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