Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children and no theories.

Before I married, I had three theories about raising children and no children. Now, I have three children and no theories.

This signior is sound, safe, ready, and dumb
As ever was candle, carrot, or thumb;
Then away with these nasty devices, and show
How you rate the just merits of Signior Dildo.

Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children. Now I have six children and no theories.

Man differs more from Man, than Man from Beast.

Then, if to make your ruin more,
You'll peevishly be coy,
Die with the scandal of a whore
And never know the joy.