Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alcohol lowers inhibitions and encourages boldness and passion.
- In plain terms
- Drinking makes people braver and more emotional.
- What can you take from it?
- Substances can alter courage and emotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does alcohol create courage or mask fear?
- What drives your passion?
Another view
Courage can exist without alcohol.
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