Quote by William Shakespeare

I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking: I could well wish courtesy would invent some other custom of entertainment

I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking: I could we

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is dissatisfied with the culture of tradition involving drinking. They imply that their own mental state is negatively affected by alcohol, causing unhappiness and cognitive impairment. The speaker expresses a desire for a different form of socializing that does not revolve around drinking, hoping that courtesy or social convention will offer an alternative means of entertainment.

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Courtesy

By William Shakespeare

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