Marriage quote by 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
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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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This quote by Jeremy Taylor is a cautioning to partners and daddies to reveal love and affection to their better halves and kids. Taylor is suggesting that if a spouse and father does not love his family, he is basically feeding a lioness in your home. This metaphor implies that the husband and daddy is permitting a harmful and damaging force to take over his home. The outcome of this overlook is a nest of sadness, indicating that the household will be filled with unhappiness and misery. Taylor is stressing the significance of revealing love and affection to one's household, as it is vital for a pleased and healthy house life. He is alerting hubbies and fathers that if they do disappoint love and affection to their other halves and kids, they will be producing a harmful and affecting environment for their family.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Jeremy Taylor. He/she was a famous Clergyman from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Marriage. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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