Quote by William Shakespeare

I told you, sir, they were red-hot with drinking; so full of valor that they smote the air, for breathing in their faces, beat the ground for kissing of their feet.

I told you, sir, they were red-hot with drinking; so full of

Summary

This quote illustrates an exaggeration made by a character who claims that the people he is referring to were extremely intoxicated. He uses vivid language to depict their drunkenness, stating that they were so imbued with valor that they would fiercely strike the air and even worship the ground they walked upon. The quote might highlight the speaker's disbelief or mockery towards the excessive behavior of the individuals he is describing.

By William Shakespeare

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