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Page 170
... desires of courtiers and ladies . From the ladies ' point of view , it represented a desire for recognition , attention , and power over men . In the case of men , I suspect that it epitomized their desire for a woman capable of ...
... desires of courtiers and ladies . From the ladies ' point of view , it represented a desire for recognition , attention , and power over men . In the case of men , I suspect that it epitomized their desire for a woman capable of ...
Page 185
... desire each other for the purpose of marriage ? This is ridiculous , a question that contradicts both Scripture and nature . Why would people get married if they did not have desire and love for each other ? Indeed , that is just why ...
... desire each other for the purpose of marriage ? This is ridiculous , a question that contradicts both Scripture and nature . Why would people get married if they did not have desire and love for each other ? Indeed , that is just why ...
Page 223
... desire was believed to be a function of constitution and nourishment . Dr. Venette noted that the liver , which contained fire and sulphur , was the seat of love . Men with high sex drives were said to possess such fiery kidneys that ...
... desire was believed to be a function of constitution and nourishment . Dr. Venette noted that the liver , which contained fire and sulphur , was the seat of love . Men with high sex drives were said to possess such fiery kidneys that ...
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