1. 14:37 25th Feb 2010

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    X x : Xantippe, A Greek Matron, Wife of Socrates Here’s Socrates and Xantippe— Philosopher and wife— For gentleness renowned was he; She, better known for strife. - Various, illustrated by John Andrew, Fire-Side Picture Alphabet; or Humour & Droll Moral Tales; or Words and their Meanings Illustrated (1858) [full text]

    X x : Xantippe, A Greek Matron, Wife of Socrates

    Here’s Socrates and Xantippe—
    Philosopher and wife—
    For gentleness renowned was he;
    She, better known for strife.

    - Various, illustrated by John Andrew, Fire-Side Picture Alphabet; or Humour & Droll Moral Tales; or Words and their Meanings Illustrated (1858) [full text]

     
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      Hmmm… should try this one out on the young kiddies
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