Drink Quote by E. R. Eddison
““A thin ungracious drink is the well-spring, a drink for queasy-stomached skipjacks: for sand-levericks, not for men. And like it is the dayspring: an ungrateful sapless hour, an hour for stab-i'-the-backs and cold-blooded betrayers. Ah, give me wine, and noon-day vices, and brazen-browed iniquities.””
About This Quote
The speaker rejects weak, insincere pleasures and prefers bold, indulgent vices, seeing the former as a source of betrayal and emptiness.
In simple terms: Reject weak comforts, embrace bold indulgence.
Key Takeaway
Choose authentic, daring experiences.
Themes
authenticity
indulgence
betrayal
morality
courage
Mood
defiant
rebellious
cynical
Type
literary
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- political satire
- personal decadence
- cultural critique
- literary rebellion
- self‑assertion
Key Concepts
hedonism
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “wine” symbolize for you?
- When is boldness harmful?
A Different Perspective
Such indulgence can lead to self‑destruction and moral decay.
