Drunk Quote by Charles Baudelaire
“It is the hour to be drunken! to escape being the martyred slaves of time, be ceaselessly drunk. On wine, on poetry, or on virtue, as you wish.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Drunkenness of the Soul", 1857 (excerpt)
Advocates embracing intoxication—whether wine, poetry, or virtue—to escape the oppressive constraints of time and suffering.
In simple terms: Seek escape through passion or indulgence.
Key Takeaway
Use art or pleasure to transcend life's burdens.
Themes
escape
intoxication
time
poetry
virtue
Mood
melancholic
defiant
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic creation
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
nihilism
hedonism
existentialism
Practical Applications
- moral restraint
- spiritual discipline
- sobriety
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you turn to when feeling trapped?
- Can indulgence be a constructive force?
A Different Perspective
Excess can lead to loss of control;escapism may avoid necessary change.
