A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge, or vicar.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Social disputes are often resolved faster by drinking than by formal legal or religious processes.
- In plain terms
- Alcohol settles fights faster than courts or clergy.
- What can you take from it?
- Informal social rituals can override formal justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is alcohol a valid mediator?
- Does justice take too long?
Another view
It implies justice is slow and alcohol is a reliable substitute.
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