That questionable superfluity-small beer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critiques the idea that small pleasures are unnecessary or frivolous.
- In plain terms
- Even small comforts have their value.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not dismiss minor joys as useless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as unnecessary in your life?
Another view
The metaphor may be unclear to modern readers unfamiliar with 'small beer'.
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