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Drink Quote by Lee Marvin

“Tequila. Straight. There's a real polite drink. You keep drinking until you finally take one more and it just won't go down. Then you know you've reached your limit.” quote by Lee Marvin
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“Tequila. Straight. There's a real polite drink. You keep drinking until you finally take one more and it just won't go down. Then you know you've reached your limit.”

Lee Marvin

About This Quote

Source Film: "The Great Escape" (1975) – dialogue line

Excessive drinking leads to a point where another drink becomes intolerable, marking personal limits.

In simple terms: Too much alcohol eventually becomes unbearable.

Key Takeaway

Know your limits.

Themes

alcohol self‑control humor

Mood

wry reflective

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • party planning
  • personal health
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

tolerance social drinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you stop?
  • How does humor affect drinking habits?
A Different Perspective

Alcohol dependence can mask underlying issues.

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