From It's a Gift, chiding a man who is trying to swindle him out of valuable property: 'You're crazy. And I'm drunk. But I'll be sober tomorrow, and you'll be crazy for the rest of your life!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says they are currently drunk, will be sober tomorrow, and predicts the other person will remain crazy forever.
- In plain terms
- They claim tomorrow sobriety and the other's lasting craziness.
- What can you take from it?
- Contrast temporary state with permanent condition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why emphasize tomorrow's sobriety?
- What does this reveal about the speaker?
Another view
Relies on personal insult; may offend.
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