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Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves.
Samuel Richardson
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— Samuel Richardson

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Samuel Richardson was a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain (1689–1761).

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Who said "Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves."?
This quote is attributed to Samuel Richardson, a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Samuel Richardson live?
Samuel Richardson lived from 1689 – 1761.