Drinking Quote by Norman Douglas
“I wish the English still possessed a shred of the old sense of humour which Puritanism, and dyspepsia, and newspaper reading, and tea-drinking have nearly extinguished.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The River of the Sun, 1915
He laments modern life’s loss of irreverent humor due to rigid morality, health anxieties, media, and ritual.
In simple terms: Modern habits have dulled the old, sharp wit.
Seek humor in everyday absurdities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- reading news
- tea parties
- health discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you revive playful critique in daily life?
- What habits stifle your humor?
Humor can be reclaimed without rejecting tradition.