Harry Vardon Quotes

I'm only a beer teetotaller, not a champagne teetotaller.

I'm tied of hearing about temperance instead of abstinence, in order to please the cocktail crowd in church congregations.

I've never had a sip of alcohol.

My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health.

It’s a great advantage not to drink among hard drinking people.

I'm only a beer teetotaler, not a champagne teetotaler; I don't like beer.

I never stood in a public house bar and alcoholic drink never touched my lips.

I don't drink at all.

I don't even drink.

Don't you drink? I notice you speak slightingly of the bottle. I have drunk since I was fifteen and few things have given me more pleasure.

I'd like to help you, but you don't drink.

I never drink. I cannot do it, on equal terms with others. It costs them only one day; but me three, the first in sinning, the second in suffering, and the third in repenting.

Of my merit On that pint you yourself may jedge: All is, I never drink no sperit, Nor I haint never signed no pledge.

A drunkard is one thing, and a temperate man is quite another.

There is nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.

I know this might be broadcast broadly. But I'm 52 years old, and I'm going to admit to you that I've never had a drop of alcohol.

I actually don't drink.

I do not consume alcohol. You won't find a single picture that shows me drinking.

I don't drink occasionally. I don't drink on the holidays. I don't drink alcohol, period. Not wine, not nothing.

I prefer being a non-drinker.

I won't touch alcohol.

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess.

I never drink... wine.

Moderation is like sobriety: you would like to have some more, but are afraid of making yourself ill.

A teetotaller is one who suffers from thirst instead of enjoying it.