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Whether or not the world would be vastly benefited by a total banishment from it of all intoxicating drinks seems not now an open question. Three-fourths of mankind confess the affirmative with their tongues, and I believe all the rest acknowledge it in their hearts. – Abraham Lincoln

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The biggest danger for a politician is to shake hands with a man who is physically stronger, has been drinking and is voting for the other guy. – William Proxmire

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Then trust me, theres nothing like drinking
So pleasant on this side the grave;
It keeps the unhappy from thinking,
And makes een the valiant more brave. – Charles Dibdin

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I must get out of these wet clothes and into a dry Martini. – Robert Benchley

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Petition me no petitions, sir, to-day;
Let other hours be set apart for business.
To-day it is our pleasure to be drunk;
And this our queen shall be as drunk as we. – Henry Fielding

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