Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alcohol impairs judgment and can lead to foolish, dangerous actions.
- In plain terms
- Drinking can make you do stupid things like attacking the wrong people.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid strong drink to prevent poor decisions and embarrassment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever acted poorly due to drink?
- What are your limits?
Another view
Moderate drinking does not always lead to bad outcomes.
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