Quote by Samuel Johnson

Wine gives a man nothing. It neither gives him knowledge nor wit; it only animates a man, and enables him to bring out what a dread of the company has repressed. It only puts in motion what had been locked up in frost.

Wine gives a man nothing. It neither gives him knowledge nor

Summary

This quote suggests that wine does not possess the ability to enhance a person's intellectual abilities or wit. Instead, it is seen as a stimulant that enables individuals to express themselves and overcome their inhibitions. It is portrayed as a catalyst that unlocks buried thoughts and emotions that have been suppressed due to social anxiety or hesitation. Essentially, wine is depicted as a liberator of repressed thoughts and feelings, rather than a source of wisdom or intelligence.

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By Samuel Johnson

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