My own judgment in regard to prohibition in the British Isles is this: In Scotland, prohibition is not coming: if anything, it is going. In Ireland, prohibition will only be introduced when they have run out of other forms of trouble. But in England I think that prohibition could easily come unless the English people realise where they are drifting and turn back. They are in the early stage of the movement already.英文原著 · 《My Discovery of England》
The making of the principall forraine Coyne, currant in England. The binding of Merchants to bring in Bullion. The prohibition to pay Gold to Merchant Strangers. The prohibition to take Gaine upon Coyne. The Bullion delivered in the Minte by weight, to be restored in Coyne by Tale. The inhauncing of Gold, and undervaluing of Silver. The punishment of the Transporters of money, by great Fines in the Star-chamber. The prohibition by Acts of Parliament, to make exchange for money by Bills for forraine parts without the Kings Licence.英文原著 · 《The Maintenance of Free Trade》
But so long as one can use scented candy to abate the foul breath of hypocrisy, Puritanism is triumphant. Ostensibly Prohibition is opposed to liquor for reasons of health and economy, but the very spirit of Prohibition being itself abnormal, it succeeds but in creating an abnormal life.英文原著 · 《Anarchism and Other Essays》
Phillips, Esq; in his State of the Nation, etc., Page 13, says very truly. High Duties and Prohibitions on our Side beget high Duties and Prohibitions on theirs.英文原著 · 《Money Answers All Things》
The inhauncing of Silver and Gold Coynes in price. The imbasing of money by Allay of Copper. The use of several Standards, and the Reducing of them againe to Two Standards of Gold and Silver. The increase of Coynadge money to hinder exportation. The prohibition to cull out heavy pieces to export. The banishing of light Spanish money out of the Realme, and light Gold to be molten downe. The giving more for Bullion in the Minte. The prohibition of Gold smiths to buy Bullion.英文原著 · 《The Maintenance of Free Trade》
Constitution of James I in the year 1234, art. 6, in Marca Hispanica, p. They have prohibited rich wines and other costly merchandise. Lettres persanes, 106. See below, xx. Luxury has been here always prohibited. In an ordinance quoted by Father Du Halde, ii, p. History of China, 21st Dynasty, in Father Du Halde's work, i.英文原著 · 《The Spirit of Laws》
Apparently they're not aware that Prohibition has ended.美剧 · 《Billions》
Oh, except California law prohibits taking photos on private property without a permit, but you had a permit, right?美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》
Well, I got a whole page of other ideas, each as impractical as they are prohibitively expensive.美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》
God, what a relief to be able to drink in public without a policeman pouncing. Down with Prohibition.美剧 · 《Downton Abbey》