But men at whiles are sober And think by fits and starts, And if they think, they fasten Their hands upon their hearts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When people are sober and thoughtful, they feel the weight of their emotions deeply.
- In plain terms
- Thinking clearly makes you feel your feelings more intensely.
- What can you take from it?
- Sobriety brings serious reflection and emotional awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel your emotions most?
- Does thinking change how you feel?
Another view
It implies thinking is only possible in quiet sober states.
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