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Believe Quote by Louis Agassiz

“I hail with joy- for I am a temperance man and a friend of temperance-I hail with joy the efforts that are being made to raise wine in the country. I believe that when you have everywhere cheap, pure, unadulterated wine, you will no longer have need for either prohibitory or license laws.” quote by Louis Agassiz
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“I hail with joy- for I am a temperance man and a friend of temperance-I hail with joy the efforts that are being made to raise wine in the country. I believe that when you have everywhere cheap, pure, unadulterated wine, you will no longer have need for either prohibitory or license laws.”

Louis Agassiz

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address on Temperance, 1860s, United States

Advocates that abundant, affordable, pure wine would eliminate the need for restrictive alcohol laws.

In simple terms: Cheap, pure wine could replace prohibition.

Key Takeaway

Promote quality, accessible wine to reduce regulation.

Themes

temperance public policy alcohol reform health economics

Mood

optimistic reformist

Type

advocational policy

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • public health campaigns
  • wine industry standards
  • consumer education
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

social reform public health market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can affordable pure wine truly replace all restrictive laws?
  • What other factors influence alcohol consumption?
A Different Perspective

Assumes universal access and cultural acceptance of wine, ignoring other substances.

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