I don't think there's a man, woman or child alive who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims that every human enjoys drinking beverages, suggesting it is a universal pleasure.
- In plain terms
- Everyone likes to drink a nice beverage.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple pleasures like drinking are shared by everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do we all have in common?
- Is simple joy important?
Another view
It generalizes too broadly and ignores those who do not drink.
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