Two simple principles lie at the bottom of the whole matter, and they may be precipitated into two rules. The first is that, when there is a choice, the milder drink is always the better-not merely the safer but the better. The second is that no really enlightened drinker ever takes a drink at a time when he has any work to do. There is, of course, more to it than this; but these are sufficient for the beginner, and even the virtuoso never outgrows them.
Interpretation
Drink moderation leads to better outcomes in both work and life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of moderation and mindfulness in drinking, suggesting that choosing lighter beverages is not only safer but also more beneficial for one's overall well-being. Furthermore, it advises against consuming alcohol when one has tasks to complete, promoting a disciplined approach to both drinking and life in general.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a health seminar discussing the benefits of moderation in life.
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The central belief of every moron is that he is the victim of a mysterious conspiracy against his common rights and true deserts.
The cure for the evils of democracy is more democracy.
It is my conviction that no normal man ever fell in love, within the ordinary meaning of the term, after the age of thirty.
Libraries can take the place of God.
Great grief does not of itself put an end to itself.
In ancient times, those who followed the Way did not try to give people knowledge thereof, but kept them ignorant.
Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, can make us treat gifts as if they were rightful attributes of our nature, and, while receiving benefits, rob our Benefactor of His due glory.
The full meaning of life, the collective meaning of all human desires, is fundamentally a mystery beyond our grasp. As a young man, I chafed at this state of affairs. But by now I have made peace with it. I even feel a certain honor to be associated with such a mystery.
Within the United States, we have put great emphasis upon political freedoms. Because it has been our experience that these freedoms can lead to others.
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