Outdid the meat, outdid the frolic wine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject exceeded expectations in both substance (meat) and celebration (wine), suggesting a surpassing of all offerings.
- In plain terms
- They were better than the food and the party.
- What can you take from it?
- True value exceeds material offerings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What surpasses material gifts?
- How do you measure excellence?
Another view
The reference to meat and wine limits its applicability to modern contexts.
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