 I remember a mass of things, but nothing distinctly ; a quarrel, but nothing wherefore. — O that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains ! that we should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, transform ourselves into...  Elocution: Or, Mental and Vocal Philosophy - Page 184by C. P. Bronson - 1845 - 323 pagesFull view - About this book
 | C. P. Bronson - Elocution - 1845 - 390 pages
...FOB DRTJNKENXESS. I remember a mass or things, but nothing distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefbre. O that men should put an enemy in their mouths to...revel, applause, transform ourselves into beasts: I will ask him for my place again ; he shall tell me — I am a drunk ard : had I as many mouths as... | |
 | C. P. Bronson - Elocution - 1845 - 396 pages
...DnusKESxuss. I remember a mass of tilings, but nothing distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefore. О that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal...revel, applause, transform ourselves into beasts: I will ask him for mjr place again; he shall tell me — I am a drunkard: had I as many mouths as Hydra,... | |
 | C. P. Bronson - Anatomy - 1845 - 330 pages
...distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefore. О that men should put an enemy in their mouths to »teal away their brains ; that we should with joy, pleasure,...ourselves into beasts: 1 will ask him for my place again ; he ehall tell me — I am a drunkard: had I as many mouths as Hydra, such. an answer would... | |
 | Beulah Kezia Hanson - 1845 - 410 pages
...was a most fortunate young man to have such a wife in prospect. CHAPTER VI. THE FAREWELL FEAST. Oh, that men should put an enemy in Their mouths, to steal away their brains ; that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause Transform ourselves to beasts ! SHAKESPERE. jEFORE Frank Eamer's return... | |
 | Merritt Caldwell - Elocution - 1845 - 352 pages
...things, but not distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefore. O that men should put an enemy in thejr mouths to steal away their brains ! that we should...pleasure, revel, applause, transform ourselves into beasts !- I will ask him for my place again ; he shall tell me I am a drunkard : Had I as many mouths as Hydra,... | |
 | C. P. Bronson - Elocution - 1845 - 334 pages
...luu \ KK\M-.-,. I remember a mass of things, but nothing distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefore. 0 that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains; that wo should with joy, pleasure, revel, applause, transform ourselves into beasts: I will ask him for... | |
 | John Hanbury Dwyer - Elocution - 1845 - 492 pages
...fool, and presently a beast ! Every inordinate cup is unblest, and the ingredient is — a devil. Oh ! that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains ! OBSERVATIONS ON THE CAUSES OF BAD READING AND SPEAKING. Too slightly sounding the accented Vowels.... | |
 | Merritt Caldwell - Elocution - 1846 - 390 pages
...it for shame And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs. 7. I remember a mass of things, but not distinctly ; a quarrel, nothing wherefore. O that...pleasure, revel, applause, transform ourselves into beasts ! I will ask him for my place again; he shall tell me I am a drunkard : Had I as many mouths as Hydra,... | |
 | Benjamin W. Williams - Alcoholism - 1846 - 70 pages
...Asylum, in Liverpool, 257 came to that state through intemperance. Well might the drunken Cassio say, " O that men should put an enemy in their mouths, to steal away their brains ! " And truly does Holy Writ say of men like this plaintiff, " Cursed is he that putteth the cup to... | |
 | Quotations, English - 1847 - 540 pages
...1. A surfeit of the sweetest things The deepest loathing to the stomach brings. SHAKSPEARE. 2. Oh, that men should put an enemy in Their mouths, to steal away their brains ! that we Should, with joy, pleasance, revel and applause, Transform ourselves to beasts ! SHAKSPEARE. 3. They were red-hot with... | |
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