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Alcohol Quote by Charles River Editors

“On the other hand, for just as long, others have warned about its dangers. "Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness," wrote Seneca the Younger. In the 19th century, a collection of proverbs, entitled Reveries of a Paragrapher (1897), warned, "Almost anything can be preserved in alcohol…” quote by Charles River Editors
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““On the other hand, for just as long, others have warned about its dangers. "Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness," wrote Seneca the Younger. In the 19th century, a collection of proverbs, entitled Reveries of a Paragrapher (1897), warned, "Almost anything can be preserved in alcohol, except health, happiness, and money." Needless””

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About This Quote

Alcohol offers temporary escape but harms health, happiness, and money.

In simple terms: Drinking feels like madness and damages well‑being.

Key Takeaway

Limit alcohol to protect life quality.

Themes

health happiness finance

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • social events
  • stress relief
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

addiction well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does alcohol play in your life?
  • How can you enjoy without harm?
A Different Perspective

May be too moralistic.

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