Quote by Mark Twain

Thou shalt not commit adultry is a command which makes no distinction between the following persons. They are all required to obey it: children at birth. Children in the cradle. School children. Youths and maidens. Fresh adults. Older ones. Men and women of 40. Of 50. Of 60. Of 70. Of 80. Of 100. The command does not distribute its burden equally, and cannot. It is not hard upon the three sets of children.

Thou shalt not commit adultry is a command which makes no di

Summary

This quote highlights the universality of the commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery" without distinguishing between different individuals. It suggests that people of all ages and stages of life, from children to the elderly, are expected to adhere to this commandment. However, it also points out that the burden posed by this commandment is not equally difficult for all. While children are unlikely to face challenges in this regard, the quote implies that it becomes increasingly burdensome as one grows older.

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By Mark Twain

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