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“My companion at the press drank every day a pint before breakfast, a pint at breakfast with his bread and cheese, a pint between breakfast and dinner, a pint at dinner, a pint in the afternoon about six o’clock, and another when he had done his day’s work.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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““My companion at the press drank every day a pint before breakfast, a pint at breakfast with his bread and cheese, a pint between breakfast and dinner, a pint at dinner, a pint in the afternoon about six o’clock, and another when he had done his day’s work.””

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.

A companion drank multiple pints of alcohol throughout the day, illustrating heavy daily drinking

In simple terms: He drank a pint of alcohol many times each day

Key Takeaway

Recognize the dangers of excessive daily drinking

Themes

addiction habit social norms

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • stress coping
  • cultural drinking practices
  • health warnings

Key Concepts

alcohol consumption daily routine

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does daily drinking affect health?
  • What alternatives exist for social drinking?
A Different Perspective

May normalize harmful behavior in certain circles

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