Quote by William James

The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to its power to stimulate the mystical faculties of human nature, usually crushed to earth by the cold facts and dry criticisms of the sober hour.

The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to it

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This quote suggests that the appeal of alcohol lies in its ability to awaken the mystical and imaginative aspects of human nature that are often suppressed by rational thinking and criticism. It implies that alcohol has the power to liberate individuals from the limitations of sober reality, allowing them to experience a heightened sense of creativity and wonder.

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