"And much as Wine has played the Infidel, And robbed me of my Robe of Honor Well, I often wonder what the Vintners buy One half so precious as the stuff they sell"
- Edward Fitzgerald
About this Quote
This quote by Edward Fitzgerald is a reflection on the power of white wine and its ability to eliminate one's sense of honor. Fitzgerald is revealing his disappointment at how wine can make someone act in a manner that is not respectable, and how it can eliminate the respect and self-respect that a person has actually made. He is likewise questioning why the vintners have the ability to make so much cash from offering something that is not as valuable as what they are offering. He is recommending that the vintners are benefiting from individuals's weaknesses and exploiting them for their own gain. This quote is a tip to be conscious of the power of alcohol and to be familiar with how it can affect our habits and our sense of honor.
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