"The gods have revealed wine to mortals, to be the greatest blessing for those
who use it aright, but for those who use it without measure, the reverse.
For it gives food to them that take it and strength in mind and body.
In medicine it is most beneficial; it can be mixed with liquid and drugs
and it brings aid to the wounded. In daily intercourse, to those who mix
and drink it moderately, it gives good cheer; but if you overstep the bounds,
it brings violence. Mix it half and half, and you get madness; unmixed,
bodily collapse". -Mnesithius
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