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“he was deeply annoyed at having to leave the fair before he was drunk, a thing that had never happened to him since he was ten.” quote by Winston Graham
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““he was deeply annoyed at having to leave the fair before he was drunk, a thing that had never happened to him since he was ten.””

Winston Graham

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Wind in the Willows, 1936

The character is irritated by being forced to leave a fair before becoming drunk, a rare occurrence in his life.

In simple terms: He dislikes missing a chance to enjoy excess.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal limits and avoid forced restraint.

Themes

self-control social pressure personal boundaries

Mood

reflective critical

Type

introspective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • party settings
  • personal rituals
  • peer influence
  • self-discipline

Key Concepts

addiction habit formation social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives his desire for excess?
  • How do social expectations shape behavior?
A Different Perspective

The scenario may romanticize excessive drinking.

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