When men began to drink,
they burst into song like birds.
When they drank more,
they became strong as lions.
When they drank too much,
they became stupid as asses.
—Swiss mural
Reflection
I would be delighted to sing like a bird and to have the
courage of a lion, and Man is more stupid than any
ass if he fails to know he becomes impaired after too
much drink and still continues. (Asses don't drink alco-
hol because they are either too stupid or too smart!)
Affirmation
O Lord, if stupidity will keep me sober, let me be stu-
pid this day.
