Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes of those who diffuse it: it proves nothing but the bad taste of the smoker. 609
I’m glad I did it, partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again 1.91K
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example 622
Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism. 1.57K
If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking and loving, you don’t actually live longer; it just seems longer. 641
I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day. 624
A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. “Much obliged,” said he, pushing the plate aside, “I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills.” 610
If four or five guys tell you that you’re drunk, even though you know you haven’t had a thing to drink, the least you can do is to lie down a little while. 2.46K
O God, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains! that we should, with joy, pleasance, revel, and applause, transform ourselves into beasts! 1.88K
If drinking is interfering with your work, you’re probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you’re probably an alcoholic. 2.36K
