I cannot eat but little meat, My stomach is not good; But sure I think that I can drink With him that wears a hood. Though I go bare, take ye no care, I nothing am a-cold; I stuff my skin so full within Of jolly good ale and old.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite physical hardships, the speaker finds joy and warmth in drinking old ale.
- In plain terms
- I am poor and cold but happy when drinking good ale.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple pleasures can overcome physical discomfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What simple things comfort you?
- Can joy exist without luxury?
Another view
Relying on drink for comfort can become harmful.
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