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10. What it is that determines Marriage. The Spirit of the Laws | ||
23.10. 10. What it is that determines Marriage.
Wherever a place is found in which two persons can live commodiously, there they enter into marriage. Nature has a sufficient propensity to it, when unrestrained by the difficulty of subsistence.
A rising people increase and multiply extremely. This is, because with them it would be a great inconvenience to live in celibacy; and none to have many children. The contrary of which is the case when a nation is formed.
10. What it is that determines Marriage. The Spirit of the Laws | ||