A tavern is a place where madness is sold by the bottle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taverns sell alcohol that leads to irrational behavior.
- In plain terms
- Drinking places sell madness.
- What can you take from it?
- Alcohol can cause irrational actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does alcohol always cause loss of control?
- Is the danger overstated?
Another view
Not all drinking leads to madness.
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