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What does it mean?
Advises moderation with alcohol, avoiding dilution or enhancement.
In plain terms
Drink brandy as is, water without adding bad spirits.
What can you take from it?
Drink in moderation without tricks.

Where it applies

  • social drinking
  • personal habits

Putting it to work

  • practicing honest habits

Questions to consider

  • How do you practice moderation?

Another view

The archaic language may obscure the meaning.

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