Alcohol Quote by Barbara Mertz
“It was hate at first sight, clean, pure and strong as grain alcohol.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lies by Barbara Mertz, 1971
Initial intense dislike can be pure, strong, and intoxicating, like a potent spirit.
In simple terms: Strong first impressions can be harsh.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and examine early reactions.
Themes
first impressions
intensity
perception
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
insightful
When to use this quote
- relationships
- first meetings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional response
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your immediate dislike?
- Can intensity be redirected?
A Different Perspective
Strong feelings may fade with time.
![“My lesson from that [songwriting process] was that I should go back to where I was and try to make that first pure even more strong.” quote by Yukimi Nagano](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45f/yukimi-nagano-14326_firsts_my-lesson-from-that-songwriting-process_96382.jpg)
![“p.61 He [Roark] was usually disliked, from the first sight of his face, anywhere he went. His face was closed like the door of a safety vault; things locked in safety vaults are valuable; men did not care to feel that. He was a cold, disquieting presence in the room; his presence had a strange…” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/576/ayn-rand-59_care_p-61-he-roark-was-usually-disliked-from_38338.jpg)
![“[As in the case of] alcohol prohibition, illegality has driven organized crime, sent countless people to jail, and killed many thousands. Repression does not work.” quote by Sam Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/212/sam-branson-36458_alcohol_as-in-the-case-of-alcohol-prohibition-il_8703.jpg)
