A man whose every exertion is bent upon showing up the flaws in his wife's character must be at least partially responsible for some of them.
Phyllis BottomeA desire that has never been fulfilled is considerably less acute than one that has been fulfilled and then checked at the source.
Phyllis BottomePersonally, I think it's a good way to let a child start right in with the laws of Nature before he's old enough to be surprised at them.
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