Quote by A. E. Housman

Could man be drunk for ever With liquor, love, or fights, Lief should I rouse at mornings And lief lie down of nights. But men at whiles are sober And think by fits and starts, And if they think, they fasten Their hands upon their hearts.

Could man be drunk for ever With liquor, love, or fights, Li

Summary

This quote highlights the cyclical nature of human existence. The speaker suggests that if humans could remain constantly intoxicated with substances, passion, or conflict, they would live their lives in a perpetual state of indulgence. However, humans have moments of sobriety and intermittent bursts of introspection. In these sober moments, they reflect on their emotions and experiences, often feeling compelled to delve deep within themselves in contemplation. The line "they fasten their hands upon their hearts" alludes to the vulnerable and introspective nature of human beings when confronted with thoughts and feelings.

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By A. E. Housman

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