Drink Quote by Henry Martin
““I work on the wine. It tastes somewhat tart, but that could be because I normally drink white. However, today is a different kind of day. Sitting in the most pleasurable of settings, I may as well drink red and piss white; at least I’ll know that some of this land remained inside me. I look to my right, my eyes unfocused, absorbing the city as a whole. Show me your magic; I am ready. With a cigarette between my lips, I whisper my thoughts, my soul open to the maximum. Then I see it...clearly, without being able to visualize it in my eyes...my soul acting as the receiver—no past, no future, no nightmares, no struggle, a world without isms and schisms, a moment of pure joy, a split second when everything makes sense, a flash of life when one is ready to die. From Antibes emanates an ambience so wonderful that I wish to drink from Lethe and know no more than the present. If only for a brief moment, I desire this one luxury. While I press my lips together, ready to receive the kiss of Thanatos, I wonder if I can afford it. I wait for an answer...waiting, waiting, but it doesn’t arrive. The time is not yet mine; it seems fortune will pass me by today.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed contemporary novel, author Henry Martin, 2023
The narrator reflects on fleeting moments of transcendence, yearning for escape from mortality while confronting the inevitable delay of destiny.
In simple terms: A longing for a brief, pure joy before death, but it never arrives.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present moments without waiting for a final release.
Themes
mortality
transcendence
longing
patience
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- artistic inspiration
- personal reflection
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
temporality
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments of pure joy have you experienced?
- How do you cope with waiting for destiny?
A Different Perspective
The desire for a final release may distract from living fully now.