Brandy Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“A man may acquire a taste for wine or brandy, and so lose his love for water, but should we not pity him.”
About This Quote
Excessive indulgence can replace simple pleasures, prompting empathy for those who lose balance.
In simple terms: Overindulgence may replace simple joys.
Key Takeaway
Practice moderation, cherish simplicity.
Themes
moderation
empathy
balance
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- dietary choices
- social drinking
- health counseling
- mindful living
Key Concepts
addiction
simplicity
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple pleasure have you neglected?
- How can you support someone in excess?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change despite harm.
![“I don't know that Brandy [Burre] would ever categorize herself as being trapped, but I felt like I saw her being trapped. When she's cleaning the room and she puts the labels on the toys, that was something that my wife, who's also friends with Brandy, was very adamant that we try to capture. My…” quote by Robert Greene](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/222/robert-greene-498_adamant_i-don-t-know-that-brandy-burre-would-eve_70659.jpg)
![“We started filming [with Brandy Burre ]and didn't really know, at first, what we were doing. Eventually, the thing just grabbed a hold of both of us and became what it is. But, yeah, we were very close before and we're even closer now.” quote by Robert Greene](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/562/robert-greene-498_brandy_we-started-filming-with-brandy-burre-and_163942.jpg)
