Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities ... will always be the favourite beverage of the intellectual.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People with refined minds prefer tea over coarser drinks.
- In plain terms
- Tea suits thoughtful people better than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Tea remains a staple for intellectuals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines an intellectual drink?
- How does taste reflect character?
Another view
Not all intellectuals prefer tea.
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