A man who exposes himself when he is intoxicated, has not the art of getting drunk.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you show off when drunk, you dont know how to drink properly.
- In plain terms
- Showing off when drunk means you cannot control yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Real drunkenness is hidden, not displayed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you behave when drunk?
- What is real control?
Another view
Being honest when drunk is sometimes better.
More from Samuel Johnson
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.
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