History & Politics
Epigram XVIII. Rules of Drinking
Translated by Alexander Brome (1664) · From Songs and Other Poems (1664)
History & Politics
IF the Philosopher sayes true, the first
Draught 'is refeshment unto them that thirst;
The second, mirth and wit doth still afford;
But perfect drunkenness issues from the third.
If to these rigid rules you'l me confine,
Hence glasses; I'll in flagons drink my Wine.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVIII. Rules of Drinking.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/183/.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVIII. Rules of Drinking.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/183/.
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