Quote by Marguerite Duras

Alcohol is barren. The words a man speaks in the night of drunkenness fade like the darkness itself at the coming of day.

Alcohol is barren. The words a man speaks in the night of dr

Summary

This quote suggests that alcohol diminishes the value and impact of a person's words. It likens the effects of drunkenness to darkness, implying that the words spoken by an intoxicated individual lack substance and significance. Just as darkness dissipates when light (day) arrives, the perceived importance of these words diminishes when sobriety returns. Thus, the quote implies that drunken ramblings hold temporary relevance, lacking the lasting power and meaningfulness that genuine communication carries.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By Marguerite Duras

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