Lord Byron Quotes

The point of drinking in moderation is that sometimes you don't drink in moderation.

Drunkenness was attacked in the same manner; it was discountenanced on every occasion by those who had charge of any department: its destructive and pernicious effects were frequently stated by his own more prudent comrades, at the proper moment when the individual was soberly suffering from the effects of his previous excess; pot- and public-houses were gradually removed from the immediate vicinity of their dwellings; the health and comfort of temperance were made familiar to them; by degrees drunkenness disappeared, and many who were habitual bacchanalians are now conspicuous for undeviating sobriety.

It pays to get drunk with the best people.

I never worry about being driven to drink; I just worry about being driven home.

Yes I drink, but at least I don't drink blood!

Liquor drinking is not a wrong; but excessive drinking is.

I promise ... to abstain from all kinds of intoxicating drink, unless used medically.

Lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine.

I have a reputation for drinking a lot. Indeed, I drink quite much. However, I give it up when I wish to do so. I never, ever drink while on duty. The drinking is only for my pleasure. I do not remember neglecting my duties because of drinking even once.

I've found for playing that it's generally not a good thing to be drinking.

I have never been drunk in my life, and I don't expect I ever will be.

My definition of sobriety is to be in full control and not feel drunk, but it's not abstaining for religious reasons or any other reason.

It's better to have a voice without alcohol in my system from the night before.

I work very hard to keep on an even keel as far as alcohol is concerned.

I drink no more than a sponge.

I never drank except a couple sips of wine at Thanksgiving.

It's not a crime to get drunk.

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

Beer. Now there's a temporary solution.

I think a man ought to get drunk at least twice a year just on principle, so he won't let himself get snotty about it.

I am not drinking now but I cannot guarantee tomorrow.

Drinking spirits cannot cause spiritual damage.

I don't drink as much as I use to could.

I'm not a heavy drinker, I can sometimes go for hours without touching a drop.

One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time.