Alcohol Quote by Wallace Thurman
““Beloved, we join hands here to pray for gin. An aridity defiles us. Our innards thirst for the juice of juniper. Something must be done. The drought threatens to destroy us. Surely, God who let manna fall from the heavens so that the holy children of Israel might eat, will not let the equally holy children of Niggeratti Manor die from the want of a little gin. Children, let us pray.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Blacker the Berry” by Wallace Thurman, 1929
A satirical plea for gin amid drought, invoking biblical imagery to highlight desperation and absurdity.
In simple terms: People pray for gin like a miracle in a dry land.
Key Takeaway
Seek practical solutions, not just prayers.
Themes
satire
desperation
religion
humor
Mood
ironic
critical
reflective
Type
literary
satirical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- dry season
- community gathering
- alcohol scarcity
- spiritual yearning
Key Concepts
biblical allusion
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the gin symbolize?
- How does satire affect urgency?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay serious suffering caused by drought.
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