Quote by Henry David Thoreau
The government of the world I live in was not framed, like that of Britain, in after-dinner conversations over the wine.
Summary
This quote suggests that the government system in the world being referred to was not casually and haphazardly created through informal discussions. Unlike the government of Britain which may have been shaped through relaxed conversations over wine, the government being described here was likely established through more intentional and arduous processes. It implies that the government in this world carries a weight of importance and thoughtfulness in its formation.