Cooking Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“TEETOTALER, n. One who abstains from strong drink, sometimes totally, sometimes tolerably totally.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary of Americanisms, 1906
A teetotaler is someone who avoids alcohol, either completely or to a tolerable degree.
In simple terms: Abstainer from alcohol, fully or partially.
Understand varied abstinence levels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- health counseling
- social events
- policy making
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true temperance?
- How does society view moderate abstinence?
Partial abstinence may be ambiguous socially.