It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the … - Anna Wickham

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Behaviors are a choice. Feelings are sometimes out of our control. Behavior has to do with choices.

Anna Wickham

It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the true male never yet walked Who liked to listen when his mate talked.

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