Stand on the tongue

"Give me a support point” - as one historical character once said before he tore his trousers to ribbons. There are people who rise to eminence in life thanks to length and elasticity of tongue having a support point. Please note the topsy-turvy way of achievement of such prosperity. Erasmus of Rotterdam who appreciated art keenly remembered in vain one even more amusing part of the body which gives me and you so much pleasure, though hardships by incompetent usage.