Quotation by

Mary Baker Eddy

Chastity is the cement of civilization and progress. Without it there is no stability in society, and without it one cannot attain the Science of Life.

Mary Baker Eddy

Society

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Mary Baker Eddy is saying that sexual purity is essential for maintaining order and lasting development in society. She also believes that without this purity, people cannot fully understand or master the principles of living well.

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