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Alcohol Quote by Cole Porter

“I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all. So, tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?” quote by Cole Porter
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“I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all. So, tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?”

Cole Porter

About This Quote

Source Song: "I Get a Kick Out of You" from the musical *Anything Goes*, 1934

The speaker finds no pleasure in alcohol itself, only in the person addressed, suggesting love transcends mere intoxication.

In simple terms: Alcohol alone doesn't excite; love does.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper connections beyond surface thrills.

Themes

love desire intoxication relationships

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

lyilosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • Dating
  • marriage
  • creative collaboration
  • celebrations

Key Concepts

Romanticism psychology emotional fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly excites you beyond material pleasures?
  • Can love replace other sources of joy?
A Different Perspective

If the person is absent, the thrill disappears.

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