Prohibition is to abstain from intoxicating liquor, as it…
““Prohibition is to abstain from intoxicating liquor, as it makes us morbid and sometimes drunk. But we get drunk every day, nevertheless, not so much by the strength of what we sip from the cup, but that which we eat, the water we drink, and the air we inhale, which at fermentation conspire at eventide to make us so drunk and tired that we lose control of ourselves and fall asleep. Everybody is a drunkard, and if we were to enforce real prohibition we should all be dead.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prohibition is futile; everyday consumption of food, water, air intoxicates us, making true prohibition absurd.
In simple terms: Everyday intake makes prohibition pointless.
Key Takeaway
Question the practicality of strict bans.
Themes
prohibition
social critique
human nature
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
political philosophy
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to prohibition?
- How does everyday consumption affect health?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex issues.