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901. Those that dote upon their wives will not attain to greatness : those that have the ambition to do great things turn away from such seduction.

902. Behold the man who hath an abject infatuation for his wife: in the very midst of his prosperity he will be a by-word among men, and he will have to hide his face in shame.

903. The weakling who humbleth himself before his wife will always be ashamed to show his face before the worthy.

904. Behold the salvation-less wretch that trembleth before his wife : his talents will never be held in any esteem.

905. The man who feareth his wife will never have the courage to do a service even to the worthy. Rh