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.
Summary
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.
By Samuel Pepys