Quote by Booth Tarkington

There are two things that will be believed of any man whatsoever, and one of them is that he has taken to drink.

There are two things that will be believed of any man whatso

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two inevitable assumptions that people tend to make about any individual, one of which is that they have developed a drinking habit. In essence, this implies that society often jumps to the conclusion that individuals indulge in alcohol consumption as a default assumption, highlighting the prevalence of this stereotype in our thinking. The quote invokes reflection on the tendency to make assumptions without solid evidence, urging us to be conscious of our judgments and not brand individuals based on unsubstantiated beliefs.

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Alcohol/alcoholism

By Booth Tarkington

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