Drink Quote by W. C. Fields
“There are only two real ways to get ahead today - sell liquor or drink it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Bank Dick, 1940
It jokes that success comes from either selling alcohol or drinking it, highlighting a cynical view of profit and vice.
In simple terms: Success is framed as either selling or drinking liquor.
Key Takeaway
Choose ethical paths over shortcuts.
Themes
cynicism
profit
vice
Mood
wry
satirical
Type
humorous
social commentary
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal habits
- industry ethics
Key Concepts
Moral choice
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical alternatives exist in your field?
- How does humor reveal societal contradictions?
A Different Perspective
The joke ignores legitimate, honest ways to succeed.
