“The possibility of divorce renders both marriage partners stricter in their observance of the duties they owe to each other. Divorces help to improve morals and to increase the population.”
Book:Selected Writings
Quote by Denis Diderot
Work
Selected Writings
This compilation brings together a diverse range of written works, showcasing the author's expertise and thoughtfulness across different subjects and styles. more
Author
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was a French philosopher, art critic, and writer who played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment. He is best known for his work on the Encyclopédie, which aimed to compile all the knowledge of the time into a single work. more
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