There's alcohol in plant and tree. It must be Nature's plan That there should be in fair degree Some alcohol in Man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alcohol exists in plants and is natural to humans.
- In plain terms
- Alcohol in humans is part of nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept alcohol as a natural element.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is alcohol natural or harmful?
- What defines natural human traits?
Another view
Natural presence does not imply safety or moderation.
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