Beer Quote by Charles Baudelaire
“Be always drunken. Nothing else matters: that is the only question. If you would not feel the horrible burden of time weighing on your shoulders and crushing you to the earth, be drunken continually.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Les Fleurs du Mal, 1857
Escaping the weight of time through perpetual intoxication, seeking freedom from existential burden.
In simple terms: Drink constantly to avoid feeling time's pressure.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of avoidance.
Themes
existentialism
escapism
addiction
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative burnout
- social pressure
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you truly avoiding?
- How does constant escape affect your life?
A Different Perspective
Such avoidance can deepen isolation and prevent genuine healing.
