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What does it mean?
Describing how drunkenness disables self-control, leading to various evils.
In plain terms
Drinking removes self-control and leads to bad behavior.
What can you take from it?
Avoid excess to maintain self-control.

Where it applies

  • social settings
  • personal conduct
  • health advice

Putting it to work

  • moderate consumption
  • maintain vigilance

Questions to consider

  • Does alcohol remove responsibility?
  • What controls our behavior?

Another view

Not all issues stem from a lack of control.

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