For Greenblatt and other postmodern critics, however, this passage suggests that Othello is a sexual cripple captured by «a still darker aspect of Christian orthodoxy,» which Greenblatt illustrates by quoting St. Jerome (out of context): «An adulterer is he who is too ardent a lover of his wife.» (firstthings.com)
Now for reasons that make no sense at all, Aspasie presents herself as new - best - friend Phocion to Agis; as Aspasie - in - drag to Hermocrates; and as ardent lover Phocion to Leotine. (hybridmagazine.com)
But, they make sure to treat you like an ardent lover in private places. (vive.co)