And if I drink oblivion of a day, So shorten I the stature of my soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Escaping reality through drink diminishes your spirit.
- In plain terms
- Drinking away a day makes your soul smaller.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid numbing yourself to preserve your soul.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you trying to forget?
- How do you recharge?
Another view
Rest is sometimes needed, though not through oblivion.
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