Quote by Samuel Butler

It is immoral to get drunk because the headache comes after the drinking, but if the headache came first and the drunkenness afterwards, it would be moral to get drunk.

It is immoral to get drunk because the headache comes after

Summary

This quote suggests that the morality of getting drunk is not derived from the act itself, but the consequences that follow. It argues that getting drunk is immoral because it results in a headache and potentially negative effects on one's well-being. However, if the negative consequences preceded the act of drinking, such as having a headache beforehand, then it would be considered moral to get drunk. The quote challenges traditional notions of morality and prompts reflection on the role of consequences in determining the ethics of a particular action.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By Samuel Butler

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