As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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Macduff: What three things does drink especially provoke? Porter: Marry, sir, nose-painting, sleep, and urine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously highlights the effects of alcohol on individuals.
In this exchange from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the character Porter comically reveals the three main consequences of drinking: it enhances one's complexion (nose-painting), induces sleepiness, and leads to frequent urination. This playful banter serves as both a reflection on the social aspects of drinking and a critique of the excesses associated with alcohol consumption.
Themes
AlcoholHumorDrinkingEffectsComedy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a toast at a gathering where alcohol is served.
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