I like liquor - its taste and its effects - and that is just the reason why I never drink it.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jackson avoids drinking because he enjoys its effects too much.
- In plain terms
- He likes liquor so much he chooses not to drink it.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid temptations you cannot control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What temptations do you avoid?
- Why do you choose abstinence?
Another view
This reasoning assumes pleasure is the only motive for use.
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