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Drunkenness Quote by Thornton Wilder

“There is no drunkenness equal to that of remembering whispered words in the night.” quote by Thornton Wilder
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“There is no drunkenness equal to that of remembering whispered words in the night.”

Thornton Wilder

About This Quote

Source Play: The Matchmaker, 1917

Remembering secret words at night evokes a unique, intoxicating intoxication unlike any drink.

In simple terms: Night whispers can be more intoxicating than alcohol.

Key Takeaway

Cherish quiet reflections.

Themes

memory intimacy night

Mood

nostalgic introspective

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • personal journaling
  • nighttime contemplation

Key Concepts

literature emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What secret words have haunted you?
  • How do nighttime memories influence your day?
A Different Perspective

Such memories may be fleeting and hard to capture.

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