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 906. Behold the men who stand in awe of the tender arms of their wives : though they live like Gods no man will respect them.

907. Behold the man that submitteth to petticoat government: a bashful maid hath more dignity in her than he.

908. Behold the men that allow themselves to be governed by their wives : they will not satisfy the wants of their friends, neither will they do anything that is good.

909. Behold the men that submit to petticoat government : neither righteousness nor wealth nor even the joy of love will be found with them.

910. Behold the men whose thoughts are set on great affairs and who are the favourites of fortune : they yield not to the folly of doting on their wives.

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