Quote by A.E. Housman

Malt does more than Milton can to justify God's ways to man.

Malt does more than Milton can to justify God's ways to man.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to American poet Edgar Allan Poe, suggests that the consumption of malt (a germinated cereal grain used to make alcoholic beverages like beer) can provide a more satisfactory explanation for why God allows suffering and evil in the world than even the renowned English poet John Milton (known for his epic poem "Paradise Lost"). It implies that sometimes indulging in earthly pleasures and enjoying the simple things in life can offer a deeper understanding of the mysteries of existence than intellectual pursuits alone.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By A.E. Housman

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