Barley Quote by Aristotle
“They who have drunk beer, fall on their back, but there is a peculiarity in the effects of the drink made from barley, for they that get drunk on other intoxicating liquors fall on all parts of their body, they fall on the left side, on the right side, on their faces, and and on their backs. But it is only those who get drunk on beer that fall on their backs with their faces upward.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Rerum Natura, Book 2, 4th century BC
Beer intoxication causes a unique physical reaction where the drunk falls backward with face upward, unlike other liquors that cause varied falls.
In simple terms: Beer makes you fall on your back with face up.
Key Takeaway
Observe how different drinks affect your body.
Themes
physiology
intoxication
observation
Mood
lighthearted
curious
Type
anecdotal
observational
When to use this quote
- drinking
- social gatherings
- health awareness
Key Concepts
humor
ancient medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about cultural attitudes toward beer?
- How reliable are ancient observations on alcohol?
A Different Perspective
Other drinks cause varied falls, but this may be anecdotal.
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