Quote by William Shakespeare

Macduff: What three things does drink especially provoke? Porter: Marry, sir, nose-painting, sleep, and urine.

Macduff: What three things does drink especially provoke? Po

Summary

In this quote from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macduff asks the Porter about the effects of alcohol. The Porter humorously responds that drink, or alcohol, particularly stimulates three things: nose-painting, which refers to the redness or flushing of the face when one is intoxicated, sleepiness, and increased frequency of urination. The Porter's witty answer serves to highlight the consequences and behaviors associated with excessive drinking.

By William Shakespeare

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