Nevere yit Was non, which half so loste his wit Of drinke, as thei of such thing do Which cleped is the jolif wo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People lose their minds more to the 'jolif wo' (likely drinking or excess) than to alcohol itself.
- In plain terms
- Excess and wild fun ruin minds more than drink does.
- What can you take from it?
- Intemperance and recklessness cause more harm than substances alone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the habit worse than the object?
- How do you define losing your mind?
Another view
It conflates behavior with substance without clear distinction.
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