He is a drunkard who takes more than three glasses though he be not drunk.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone can be labelled as a drunkard simply because they exceed the acceptable social limit of alcohol consumption, regardless of whether they are actually drunk or not. It implies that even if someone shows no signs of intoxication, if they cross a certain threshold of drinking, they are regarded as an excessive drinker. The quote highlights the significance of societal expectations and judgments surrounding alcohol consumption, and how even moderate behaviors can be misinterpreted or stigmatized by others.

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