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Cough Quotes

Old wisdom and humor about coughing

This collection pairs an old proverb noting that love and a cough are both impossible to hide with a bold, humorous line about commanding total silence from others.

Love and a cough cannot be hid.

Quotes by George Herbert

I never let them cough. They wouldn't dare.

Quotes by Ethel Barrymore

Frequently Asked Questions

What proverb appears among these quotes?
One is an old saying comparing love and a cough, noting that neither one can stay hidden for long.
Is there a humorous quote in the set?
Yes, one quote jokingly claims total authority, insisting others would never dare to cough in their presence.
Do the quotes relate coughing to emotion?
The proverb links coughing to love specifically, treating both as things that inevitably reveal themselves.
What tone runs through this small collection?
It ranges from gentle, timeless wisdom to a confident, tongue-in-cheek boast about commanding a room.
Are these quotes literal or figurative?
Both work on a literal level about coughing while also hinting at broader ideas of exposure and control.

Together they show how a simple bodily reflex has inspired both tender wisdom and playful bravado.