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Geoffrey Chaucer Quotes: Drunkenness is the very sepulcher Of man's wit and his discretion.
         

Drunkenness is the very sepulcher Of man's wit and his discretion.


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This page presents the quote "Drunkenness is the very sepulcher Of man's wit and his discretion.". Author of this quote is Geoffrey Chaucer. This quote is about wit, discretion, men, drunkenness,.