Quote by Voltaire

It is one of the superstitions of the human mind to have imagined that virginity could be a virtue.

It is one of the superstitions of the human mind to have ima

Summary

This quote suggests that the belief in virginity as a virtue is a misconception or superstition. It implies that some individuals have falsely attributed moral value to maintaining one's virginity, perhaps due to cultural or religious influences. The statement questions the notion that abstaining from sexual intercourse can inherently make someone virtuous or morally superior. It challenges the notion that a person's worth or goodness should be based on their sexual experiences, emphasizing that such an assumption is irrational or unfounded.

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