Drinking Quote by Hafez
““In times of youth, drinking is better. With the joyful, linking is better. The world is a mere temporal inn; With the shipwrecked, sinking is better.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Divan of Hafez, 14th century
Youthful times favor pleasure, while hardship makes one accept sinking, reflecting life's fleeting nature.
In simple terms: Youth loves joy; hardship accepts fate.
Embrace each life stage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- crisis management
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in both joy and suffering?
- What practices help balance pleasure and acceptance?
Overemphasis on fatalism may discourage effort.