Quote by Don Marquis

prohibition makes you want to cry into your beer and denies you the beer to cry into

prohibition makes you want to cry into your beer and denies

Summary

This quote is a humorous and straightforward commentary on prohibition. It suggests that prohibition, which is the banning of the sale and consumption of alcohol, has a paradoxical effect. It creates a frustrating situation where a person may feel like crying, but the prohibition denies them the solace of having a beer to cry into. The quote highlights the absurdity and unintended consequences of such restrictions, implying that prohibition only exacerbates the desire for something that is forbidden.

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By Don Marquis

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