Ardent Quote by Andrew Jackson
“Being satisfied, from observation and experience, as well as from medical testimony, that ardent spirit as a drink is not only needless but hurtful; and that the entire disuse of it would tend to promote the health, the virtue, and the happiness of the community, we hereby express our convention that should the citizens of the United States, and especially ALL YOUNG MEN, discontinue entirely the use of it, they would not only promote their own personal benefit, but the good of our country and the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Advocacy, 1825
Excessive alcohol harms individuals and society; abstaining benefits personal health and the nation.
In simple terms: Alcohol is harmful; quitting helps all.
Key Takeaway
Promote sobriety.
Themes
health
public policy
morality
community
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- workplace
- community events
- policy making
Key Concepts
addiction
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives encourage young men to quit drinking?
- How can communities support sobriety?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance to change.
