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Here's a toast to the roast that good fellowship lends…

“Here's a toast to the roast that good fellowship lends, with the sparkle of beer and wine; May its sentiment always be deeper, my friends, than the foam at the top of the stein. Then here's to the heartening wassail, wherever good fellows are found; Be its master instead of its vassal, and order…” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Here's a toast to the roast that good fellowship lends, with the sparkle of beer and wine; May its sentiment always be deeper, my friends, than the foam at the top of the stein. Then here's to the heartening wassail, wherever good fellows are found; Be its master instead of its vassal, and order the glasses around.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

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

Celebrate camaraderie and enjoy simple pleasures, but stay in control rather than being controlled.

In simple terms: Enjoy fellowship, but lead, not follow.

Key Takeaway

Lead the celebration.

Themes

friendship celebration leadership moderation

Mood

cheerful warm reflective

Type

social humorous

When to use this quote

  • parties
  • festivals
  • team gatherings
  • social clubs

Key Concepts

social bonding agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance enjoyment and control?
  • When have you taken charge of a social event?
A Different Perspective

Excess can diminish meaning; moderation needed.

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