Common Quote by Joseph Addison
“There is more of turn than of truth in a saying of Seneca, "That drunkenness does not produce but discover faults." Common experience teaches the contrary. Wine throws a man out of himself, and infuses dualities into the mind which she is a stranger to in her sober moments.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that sayings often contain more rhetorical flourish than factual truth, especially regarding alcohol’s effects.
In simple terms: Sayings can be more poetic than accurate.
Key Takeaway
Question the literal truth of proverbs.
Themes
rhetoric
truth
alcohol
Mood
skeptical
reflective
Type
aphilosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- discussing proverbs
- evaluating claims
- drinking culture
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poetic language affect our perception of truth?
- Can we trust sayings about behavior?
A Different Perspective
The quote itself may be misattributed or paraphrased, reducing reliability.
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