Petition me no petitions, sir, to-day; Let other hours be set apart for business. Today it is our pleasure to be drunk; And this our queen shall be as drunk as we.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker demands that business and petitions be postponed in favor of pleasure and drinking.
- In plain terms
- No work today; it's time to relax and drink.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance work with leisure and indulgence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should work stop?
- Is indulgence a right?
Another view
Prioritizing pleasure can harm productivity.
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