Is this grammatically correct "He has not body enough to cover his mind decently"
I read this sentence from Humor Quotes
"He has not body enough to cover his mind decently. His intellect is improperly exposed"
The part "he has not body enough to" sound a bit odd to me, Is it correct?
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Grammatically correct as well as being artful. It evokes an image in the mind, doesn't it? I agree with the poster above -- sounds like Oscar Wilde.
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It is an old form. My guess is that the quote is from someone like Oscar Wilde or George Bernard Shaw - late 1800's or early 1900's.
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Wow, that's insightful. Thanks
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Following the grammar rules, you wouldn't write "enough" this way, but as the other members have said, there's a poetic feel to the line. Spoken aloud, the word order has that natural English rhythm (weak-strong-weak-strong pattern) and the keywords are presented with punch. :)
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oh dear, I've got a lot to learn. I thought this was bad grammar...
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