Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Borrow suggests smoking helps men endure life's sorrows with dignity.
- In plain terms
- Smoking calms nerves and helps handle sadness with dignity.
- What can you take from it?
- Small comforts can help maintain dignity in difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with sorrow?
- Are there better comforts?
Another view
It promotes smoking as a solution despite health risks.
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