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“Can a woman not keep her lover without she study to always please him with pleasure? Pew! Then let her give up the game. Or shall my lover think with pleasing of me to win me indeed? Faugh! He payeth me then; doth he think I am for hire?” quote by Eric Rucker Eddison
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“Can a woman not keep her lover without she study to always please him with pleasure? Pew! Then let her give up the game. Or shall my lover think with pleasing of me to win me indeed? Faugh! He payeth me then; doth he think I am for hire?”

Eric Rucker Eddison

About This Quote

The speaker questions a woman's willingness to please a lover for material gain, suggesting she should abandon the game if it feels transactional.

In simple terms: Question the motives of transactional love.

Key Takeaway

Avoid relationships based on exchange.

Themes

love transaction self‑respect

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • workplace relationships
  • self‑worth
  • financial dependence

Key Concepts

feminism power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it possible to love without expectation?
  • How do you differentiate affection from obligation?
A Different Perspective

Love can involve mutual support, not just exchange.

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