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What does it mean?
The speaker wishes to die in a tavern with wine near their mouth.
In plain terms
I want to die in a bar with wine close by.
What can you take from it?
A desire to end life on one's own terms, embracing pleasure to the end.

Where it applies

  • defiance of norms
  • end of life
  • escapism

Putting it to work

  • choose your environment
  • reflect on death

Questions to consider

  • How do you want to end your day?
  • What is your ideal place?

Another view

It glorifies excessive drinking as a way to face death.

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