Wine maketh the band quivering, the eye watery, the night…
“Wine maketh the band quivering, the eye watery, the night unquiet, lewd dreams, a stinking breath in the morning, and an utter forgetfulness of all things.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Excessive wine leads to physical discomfort, restless nights, vulgar thoughts, foul breath, and total forgetfulness.
In simple terms: Too much wine causes bodily and mental ruin.
Drink in moderation to avoid these harms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- nighttime routines
- morning after
- personal health
- memory retention
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice any negative effects after drinking?
- How can moderation improve daily life?
May be exaggerated for rhetorical effect; cultural attitudes toward wine differ.