Mynheer Vandunck, though he never was drunk, Sipped brandy and water gayly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even someone who avoids intoxication can enjoy moderate drinking socially.
- In plain terms
- Drinking moderately can be a happy habit without getting drunk.
- What can you take from it?
- Moderation allows enjoyment without loss of control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you enjoy life without substances?
- Is moderation always healthy?
Another view
It romanticizes drinking even in small amounts.
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