Quote by Jeremy Taylor
Adultery itself in its principle is many times nothing but a curio

Adultery itself in its principle is many times nothing but a curious inquisition after, and envy of another mans enclosed pleasures: and there have been many who refused fairer objects that they might ravish an enclosed woman from her retirement and single possessor. – Jeremy Taylor

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God hath prepared a little coronet or special reward (extraordinary and beside the great crown of all faithful souls) for those who have not defiled themselves with women. – Jeremy Taylor

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He that loves not his wife and children feeds a lioness at home, and broods a nest of sorrows. – Jeremy Taylor

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The hood-winked husband shows his anger, and the word jealous is flung in his face. Jealous husband equals betrayed husband. And there are women who look upon jealousy as synonymous with impotence, so that the betrayed husband can only shut his eyes, powerless in the face of such accusations. – J. August Strindberg

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Infidelity

I never had but one intrigue yet: but I confess I long to have another. Pray heaven it end as the first did tho , that we may both grow weary at a time; for Tis a melancholy thing for lovers to outlive one another. – Sir John Vanbrugh

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O curse of marriage that we can call these delicate creatures ours and not their appetites! – William Shakespeare

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Infidelity

According to my sister, the expert novelist Jackie Collins, most men stray. And sex doesnt mean anything to most men. But I wouldnt date a man who slept around. Absolutely not. Ive divorced people for that. – Joan Collins

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