Quote by Eric Hoffer, The True Believer (

Marriage has for women many equivalents of joining a mass movement. It offers them a new purpose in life, a new future and a new identity (a new name). The boredom of spinsters and of women who can no longer find joy and fulfillment in marriage stems from an awareness of a barren, spoiled life. By embracing a holy cause and dedicating their energies and substance to its advancement, they find a new life full of purpose and meaning.

Marriage has for women many equivalents of joining a mass mo

Summary

This quote suggests that marriage can provide women with a sense of purpose, future prospects, and a new sense of identity. It compares the experience of getting married to the feeling of joining a mass movement and asserts that it can offer women a refreshing change from the boredom and dissatisfaction of unmarried or unfulfilled lives. By committing themselves fully to a noble cause and investing their time and resources into its growth, women can discover a renewed sense of fulfillment and meaning in life.

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By Eric Hoffer, The True Believer (

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