"Wine gives a man nothing... it only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost"

This quote by Samuel Johnson is a suggestion that white wine does not supply us with anything that we do not currently have. Instead, it simply serves to unlock the potential that lies within us. It is a metaphor for how alcohol can highlight the best and worst in individuals. It can draw out the happiness and imagination that has been locked away in our minds, or it can draw out the anger and aggressiveness that has actually been reduced. The quote is an alerting to be conscious of how we use alcohol and to be familiar with the prospective effects of overindulgence. It is a tip that alcohol can be a powerful tool, but it should be used responsibly and with care.