Quote by Voltaire

It is an infantile superstition of the human spirit that virginity would be thought a virtue and not the barrier that separates ignorance from knowledge.

It is an infantile superstition of the human spirit that vir

Summary

This quote suggests that the belief in the virtue of virginity is an immature superstition that hinders intellectual growth and understanding. It implies that valuing virginity as a virtue promotes ignorance by creating a barrier to knowledge and experiences. The quote challenges the notion that one's level of sexual experience has any relevance to their character or capacity for wisdom. It encourages a broader perspective that prioritizes knowledge and understanding over societal expectations or prejudices regarding virginity.

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Knowledge

By Voltaire

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