An elegant writer has observed, that wit may do very well for a mistress, but that he should prefer reason for a wife. (Charles Caleb Colton)

An elegant writer has observed, that wit may do very well for a mistress, but that he should prefer reason for a wife.

Charles Caleb Colton

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