Beer, of course, is actually a depressant. But poor people will never stop hoping otherwise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alcohol is a depressant, yet people cling to the hope it brings joy.
- In plain terms
- Beer makes people sad but they keep hoping it makes them happy.
- What can you take from it?
- People often ignore facts to maintain their hopes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people drink if it depresses them?
- What role does hope play in addiction?
Another view
It generalizes how all poor people view alcohol.
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