Quote by Samuel Richardson
Men will bear many things from a kept mistress, which they would not bear from a wife.
Summary
This quote suggests that men are willing to tolerate certain behaviors or qualities from a woman they have a casual relationship or affair with, that they would not tolerate or accept from their own wives. It highlights the different expectations and standards that men may have when engaging in extramarital affairs, possibly due to the understanding that these relationships are temporary and do not carry the same responsibilities and commitments as a marital bond.