Quote by Charles Baudelaire

It is the hour to be drunken! to escape being the martyred slaves of time, be ceaselessly drunk. On wine, on poetry, or on virtue, as you wish.

It is the hour to be drunken! to escape being the martyred s

Summary

This quote, attributed to the poet Charles Baudelaire, encourages an indulgent and immersive approach to life. Baudelaire suggests that in order to escape the oppressive constraints and relentless ticking of time, one should metaphorically be "drunken" - not only with alcohol, but also with the intoxication of poetry or the euphoria of one's virtues. By imbuing oneself with these experiences, individuals can transcend the monotonous routine of existence, embracing a mindset of liberation and hedonism. It speaks to the desire for freedom and a life lived to the fullest, using various means to evade the limitations imposed by time.

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