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Appetite Quote by Pliny the Elder

“Wine refreshes the stomach, sharpens the appetite, blunts care and sadness, and conduces to slumber.” quote by Pliny the Elder
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“Wine refreshes the stomach, sharpens the appetite, blunts care and sadness, and conduces to slumber.”

Pliny the Elder

About This Quote

Source Book: Natural History by Pliny the Elder, 77 AD

Wine can stimulate digestion, reduce sorrow, and promote sleep, but it also dulls sharpness.

In simple terms: Wine aids digestion and sleep, dulls emotions.

Key Takeaway

Drink moderately.

Themes

health nutrition psychology

Mood

informative balanced

Type

educational cautionary

When to use this quote

  • dinner parties
  • nighttime routines
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

physiology moderation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What balance of wine supports health?
  • When does wine become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Overuse may impair judgment.

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