The need for prostitution arises from the fact that many men are either unmarried or away from their wives on journeys, that such men are not content to remain continent, and that in a conventionally virtuous community they do not find respectable women.

Summary

This quote suggests that the demand for prostitution exists due to certain circumstances. Firstly, it points out that there are men who are either unmarried or temporarily separated from their wives, leading to a desire for intimate companionship. Secondly, it argues that these men are not satisfied with remaining celibate and seek sexual satisfaction. Lastly, it states that in communities that uphold traditional virtues, these men are unable to find acceptable and "respectable" women for their needs, thus leading them to seek out prostitution as an alternative.

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