"The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth, and one of the shortest lived"
- Bernard De Voto
About this Quote
This quote by Bernard De Voto speaks with the beauty of the combination of gin and vermouth. He compares it to a marriage, one of the happiest on earth, and one of the quickest lived. This speaks to the fleeting nature of the mix, and how it is a momentary enjoyment. The quote also speaks with the power of the combination, as it is a "fantastic and sudden magnificence". This suggests that the combination of gin and vermouth is something special, something that is greater than the sum of its parts. It is a moment of joy that is fleeting, however powerful. The quote talks to the charm of the combination, and how it can bring joy and satisfaction in a moment.
This quote is written / told by Bernard De Voto between January 11, 1897 and November 13, 1955. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 4 other quotes.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
