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“Give me yesterday's bread, this day's flesh, and last year's cider” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“Give me yesterday's bread, this day's flesh, and last year's cider”

Benjamin Franklin

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 requests basic sustenance for each day, emphasizing humility and practicality.

In simple terms: Ask for daily bread, meat, and cider.

Key Takeaway

Accept modest needs.

Themes

humility practicality survival

Mood

pragmatic humble

Type

historical practical

When to use this quote

  • daily meals
  • farm life
  • economic modesty

Key Concepts

agrarianism self‑reliance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prioritize daily needs?
  • What does this say about self‑sufficiency?
A Different Perspective

May ignore broader societal needs.

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