Need 'nother whiskey. Whiskey chaser. Gotta get two men…
““Need 'nother whiskey. Whiskey chaser. Gotta get two men drunk." Mr. Cohan placed both hands on the bar. "Mr. Walsh," he said severely, "in Gavagan's we will serve a man a drink to wet his whistle, or even because his old woman has pasted him with a dornick, but a drink to get drunk with I do not sell. Now I'm telling you you've had enough for tonight, and in the morning you'll be thanking me..." ("My Brother's Keeper")””
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 refuses to serve a drink intended solely for intoxication, emphasizing responsibility over profit.
In simple terms: He won’t sell a drink just to get drunk.
Key Takeaway
Set boundaries, prioritize safety.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
alcohol
service
boundaries
Mood
stern
authoritative
cautious
Type
advice
ethical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- bartending
- customer interaction
- nightlife
- preventing overindulgence
Key Concepts
moral duty
professional integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle requests that conflict with your principles?
- What are the risks of ignoring such boundaries?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with profit motives or customer expectations.