Drunkenness is temporary suicide: the happiness that it brings is merely negative, a momentary cessation of unhappiness

Summary

This quote suggests that getting drunk is essentially an act of self-destruction. While it may bring temporary feelings of happiness, it is a shallow and fleeting escape from the underlying unhappiness that one may be experiencing. Comparing drunkenness to suicide highlights the harmful nature of intoxication and implies that seeking happiness through alcohol is ultimately a destructive and unsustainable solution to one's troubles.

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