Drink up, boys, drink up and don’t worry, if we finish this bottle we’ll go down and buy another one. Of course, it won’t be the same as the one we’ve got now, but it’ll still be better than nothing. Ah, what a shame they don’t make Los Suicidas mezcal anymore, what a shame that time pases, don’t you think? what a shame that we die, and get old, and everything good goes galloping away from us.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the inevitability of change and loss in life, suggesting that while we may lose cherished things, we should embrace new experiences.
In this poignant quote by Roberto Bolano, the speaker acknowledges the transience of life and the inevitable passage of time, which causes us to lose things we hold dear. The act of drinking and sharing in memories serves as a reminder to savor the present, even as we face the bittersweet reality of change and mortality, suggesting that while we may not be able to recreate the past, we can still find joy in new experiences that come our way.
In practice
This quote can be used at a gathering to encourage friends to cherish their time together.
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