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A drunkard never walks where he can fly. Only the sober…

“A drunkard never walks where he can fly. Only the sober believe that the inebriate stagger to and fro. In reality they float on invisible wings and arrive everywhere much earlier than expected.” quote by Dezső Kosztolányi
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““A drunkard never walks where he can fly. Only the sober believe that the inebriate stagger to and fro. In reality they float on invisible wings and arrive everywhere much earlier than expected.””

Dezső Kosztolányi

About This Quote

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

The sober see the world as limited, while the drunk, unbound by convention, moves freely and arrives sooner.

In simple terms: Sober minds limit; drunk minds soar.

Key Takeaway

Embrace freedom beyond strict rationality.

Themes

freedom perception spirituality

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • spiritual practice
  • risk‑taking decisions

Key Concepts

illusion boundaries intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance freedom and responsibility?
  • What does “invisible wings” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Excess can lead to loss of control.

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