Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

I was a bartender for a long time, so I know how to make drinks, but I'm more likely to offer them than to have them. I think this is one of the reasons why I get to live longer than my great-grandmother did, and why I get to produce more writing than she did, and why my marriage isn't in dire straits.

I was a bartender for a long time, so I know how to make dri

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The quote suggests that the person's restraint in their consumption of alcohol contributes to various aspects of their life. As a former bartender, they possess knowledge of drink-making but choose to prioritize offering rather than indulging in alcoholic beverages. This discipline appears to provide them with advantages like a longer life compared to their great-grandmother, increased productivity in their writing, and a flourishing marriage. By exercising moderation, they imply that they are able to maintain control and balance in their personal and professional life.

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