To exalt, enthrone, establish and defend, To welcome home mankind's mysterious friend Wine, true begetter of all arts that be; Wine, privilege of the completely free; Wine the recorder; wine the sagely strong; Wine, bright avenger of sly-dealing wrong, Awake, Ausonian Muse, and sing the vineyard song!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Belloc praises wine as the source of art and freedom, urging a muse to sing its praises.
- In plain terms
- Wine inspires art and freedom so we should celebrate it.
- What can you take from it?
- Creative inspiration often comes from simple pleasures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What truly inspires your best work?
- Is freedom tied to indulgence?
Another view
It romanticizes alcohol consumption without noting its risks.
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