A woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.
Source: Life of Johnson, (J. Boswell), Vol. I
-- Samuel Johnson, (Sep 18 1709-1784), English lexicographer, critic; He was remembered for writing the first critique of Shakespeare, 1765 and Dictionary of the English Language, 1755.