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“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.” quote by Pliny the Elder
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“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.”

Pliny the Elder

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.

Key Takeaway

Drink in moderation to avoid these harms.

Themes

excess health memory behaviour morality

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • nighttime routines
  • morning after
  • personal health
  • memory retention

Key Concepts

alcoholism physiology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you notice any negative effects after drinking?
  • How can moderation improve daily life?
A Different Perspective

May be exaggerated for rhetorical effect; cultural attitudes toward wine differ.

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