Quote by Samuel Pepys

I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only waits an opportunity of being provoked to bring up; but I will not, for my content-sake, give it.

I find my wife hath something in her gizzard, that only wait

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In this quote, the speaker is expressing their understanding that their wife harbors some resentment or frustration, but they are adamant about not instigating a conflict or giving it a chance to surface. Despite being aware of their wife's inner turmoil, they prioritize their own sense of contentment and choose to suppress the issue rather than confront it.

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