Careful Words

babbling (n.)

Perish that thought! No, never be it said

That Fate itself could awe the soul of Richard.

Hence, babbling dreams! you threaten here in vain!

Conscience, avaunt! Richard's himself again!

Hark! the shrill trumpet sounds to horse! away!

My soul's in arms, and eager for the fray.

Colley Cibber (1671-1757): Richard III. (altered). Act v. Sc. 3.

Halloo your name to the reverberate hills,

And make the babbling gossip of the air

Cry out.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): Twelfth Night. Act i. Sc. 5.