Quote by W. C. Fields

Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.

Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on n

Summary

This quote uses irony to convey the absurdity of the Prohibition era, where the consumption and sale of alcohol was illegal in the United States. By stating that the speaker had to survive on "nothing but food and water", it sarcastically suggests that such restrictions were unreasonable and forced people to endure extreme measures. The quote highlights the lack of logic in enforcing Prohibition and indirectly critiques the government's attempt to regulate personal choices and behaviors.

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By W. C. Fields

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