Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Warns against prioritizing drink over health or life itself.
- In plain terms
- Don't die for the sake of saving a drink.
- What can you take from it?
- Health should matter more than indulgence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you risk for pleasure?
- Is health worth more?
Another view
Some might view this as hyperbolic or humorous rather than serious.
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