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Arthur Helps Quotes: The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.
         

The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.


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This page presents the quote "The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.". Author of this quote is Arthur Helps. This quote is about pleasure, men, privilege, house, household,.