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“Ods me I marle what pleasure or felicity they have in taking their roguish tobacco. It is good for nothing but to choke a man, and fill him full of smoke and embers.” quote by Ben Jonson
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“Ods me I marle what pleasure or felicity they have in taking their roguish tobacco. It is good for nothing but to choke a man, and fill him full of smoke and embers.”

Ben Jonson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker condemns tobacco as a harmful, pleasure‑less habit that only causes choking and discomfort.

In simple terms: Tobacco is harmful and offers no real pleasure.

Key Takeaway

Avoid smoking for health.

Themes

health addiction pleasure harm

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

warning observational

When to use this quote

  • personal health
  • policy making
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

public health behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the true costs of smoking?
  • Can you find healthier pleasures?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue moderate use is socially acceptable.

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