Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Confusing monogamy with morality has done more to destroy the conscience of the human race than any other error.

Confusing monogamy with morality has done more to destroy th

Summary

This quote suggests that equating monogamy, or being in a committed romantic relationship with one person, with morality is a mistake that has had negative consequences for humanity. It implies that society's obsession with monogamy as a measure of moral virtue has led to the erosion of ethical values. The quote argues that this confusion has had more detrimental effects on people's sense of right and wrong than any other error. Ultimately, it questions the importance of monogamy as a moral compass in the broader context of human conscience.

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Morality Humankind Monogamy

By George Bernard Shaw

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