Shameful and Highly Disgusting
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anteros_lmc"Consider every species of indelicacy in conversation, as shameful in itself, and as highly disgusting to us. All double entendre is of this sort."
This sage advice, which I'm afraid I have sadly neglected, is from Dr John Gregory (1724–1773), Professor of the Practice of Physic at the University of Edinburgh, and it comes from a small volume of advice and guidance he wrote for his daughters in 1761, entitled A Father’s Legacy to his Daughters. You can read some more gems of advice from Dr Gregory on the University of Strathclyde Archives "Item of the Month" page here. I also particularly liked:
Gregory on men and marriage:
Gregory on socialising:
I have no idea if I posses any wit but, as far as double entendres go, I fear Dr Gregory would regard me as a lost cause!
This sage advice, which I'm afraid I have sadly neglected, is from Dr John Gregory (1724–1773), Professor of the Practice of Physic at the University of Edinburgh, and it comes from a small volume of advice and guidance he wrote for his daughters in 1761, entitled A Father’s Legacy to his Daughters. You can read some more gems of advice from Dr Gregory on the University of Strathclyde Archives "Item of the Month" page here. I also particularly liked:
Gregory on men and marriage:Procure from your friends every necessary piece of information concerning him; such as his character for sense, his morals, his temper, fortune, and family; whether it is distinguished for parts and worth, or for folly, knavery, and loathsome hereditary diseases.
Gregory on socialising:
Wit is the most dangerous talent you can possess. It must be guarded with great discretion and good-nature, otherwise it will create you many enemies.
I have no idea if I posses any wit but, as far as double entendres go, I fear Dr Gregory would regard me as a lost cause!
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Date: 2012-02-18 09:35 am (UTC)young ladiesmiddle-aged spinsters.I do think you possess some wit.
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