Drunken Quote by Eugene O'Neill
““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. Drunken with what? With wine, with poetry, or with virtue, as you will. But be drunken.””
About This Quote
He urges total immersion in a chosen passion—wine, poetry, or virtue—to escape the oppressive weight of time, suggesting that ecstatic focus can liberate one from existential burdens.
In simple terms: Be completely absorbed in something you love to forget time’s pressure.
Key Takeaway
Find a deep, consuming passion to live fully.
Themes
escape
existentialism
passion
mindfulness
Mood
introspective
inspirational
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- artistic practice
- spiritual meditation
- daily rituals
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What passion can you pursue without harming other aspects of life?
- How do you balance immersion with practical duties?
A Different Perspective
Constant intoxication may lead to neglect of responsibilities.
