Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their heads and their hearts will bear an advantageous comparison with those of any other class. There seems ever to have been a proneness in the brilliant and warm-blooded to fall into this vice.

I believe, if we take habitual drunkards as a class, their h

Summary

This quote suggests that habitual drunkards, despite their alcohol addiction, possess intellect and passion that could match or even surpass those of any other group. It implies that individuals who are brilliant and passionate are commonly prone to becoming alcoholics. This statement challenges the stereotype that alcoholism is solely associated with incompetence or weakness, proposing that it can also afflict individuals with exceptional qualities.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By Abraham Lincoln

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