in wine, there is truth

Definitions

Statements made or expressed under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs that are not expressed when sober.

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Examples

“It is a saying, that “wine inspires wit;' and that in wine “there is truth.” These sayings are the apologies of drinkers.”

“In wine there is truth. People who love⟳ wine and have⟳ a lot of it still like⟳ to get⟳ a great wine as a present⟳.”

“In wine there is truth, or so they say⟳, and this just may be the way to heaven, then again we began this time just fine, with a bottle of red wine, parked on an incline just you and I, not far from my safe haven, inhabited by ravens sex laden, with a maiden which is you,”

““My grandfather never understood the point⟳ of a mission statement. But whenever anybody asked him about making wine, he always said this,” and Mr. Main pointed at a sign⟳ that read⟳: In wine, there is truth. In good wine, there is hard work⟳.”

“In wine there is truth, and although I was able to contain⟳ my excesses, and fell short of protesting my undying amour, our conversation had touched on most remarkably personal matters.”

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