Drink, my jolly lads, drink with discerning, Wedlock's a lane where there is no turning; Never was owl more blind than a lover, Drink and be merry, lads, half seas over.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote warns that marriage can feel irreversible and that love makes people blind, advising indulgence instead.
- In plain terms
- Love makes people blind and marriage hard to leave, so drink and be merry.
- What can you take from it?
- Be cautious about the permanence of marriage commitments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is marriage a trap or a path?
- How does love blind you?
Another view
Many people find lasting joy and freedom in marriage.
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