When passion cools, "Reason may again bear Rule"

— Ward, Edward (1667-1731)


Place of Publication
London
Date
1710
Metaphor
When passion cools, "Reason may again bear Rule"
Metaphor in Context

Indeed, Sir Samuel, if you do,
I'll cry out Cuckold, Cuckold too.
However, since your Spleen's so high,
I'll quit your Room till by and by,
And give your Passion time to cool,
That Reason may again bear Rule.
Citation
At least 4 entries in ESTC (1710, 1723, 1737, 1759).

Text from Edward Ward, Nuptial Dialogues and Debates: Or, An Useful Prospect of the Felicities and Discomforts of a Marry'd Life, Incident to all Degrees, from the Throne to the Cottage (London: Printed for T. Norris, A. Bettesworth, and F. Fayrham, 1723). <Link to ECCO>

See also Nuptial Dialogues and Debates: Or, an Useful Prospect of the Felicities and Discomforts of a Marry'd Life, Incident to all Degrees, from the Throne to the Cottage, 2 vols. (London: H. Meere, T. Norris, A Bettesworth, 1710). <Link to ECCO>
Date of Entry
06/22/2004

The Mind is a Metaphor is authored by Brad Pasanek, Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia.