Quote by Michel de Montaigne

After mature deliberation of counsel, the good Queen to establish a rule and immutable example unto all posterity, for the moderation and required modesty in a lawful marriage, ordained the number of six times a day as a lawful, necessary and competent limit.

After mature deliberation of counsel, the good Queen to esta

Summary

This quote highlights Queen Elizabeth I's decision to set a limit of six times a day for intimate relations within a lawful marriage. The "mature deliberation of counsel" implies that this rule was carefully considered and established with rationale. It showcases the queen's intent to create a standard of moderation and modesty in conjugal relationships, serving as a precedent for future generations. This quote exemplifies Queen Elizabeth I's approach to governing, implying her interest in regulating personal conduct within the bounds of a legal and respectable union.

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