No man ever repented that he arose from the table sober, healthful, and with his wits about him.

Jeremy Taylor

The House of Feasting

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Topic

Getting drunk Drinking alcohol

Speaker

Jeremy Taylor

Source

The House of Feasting

Language

English

Time

1653 1650s 17th century

Occupation

Clergyman

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Taylor, Jeremy. "The House of Feasting." c. 1653, Golden Grove, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Sermon.

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Topic
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Author

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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
1656 1650s 17th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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