201 Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:1

Commentary on Proverbs 20:1

(Read Proverbs 20:1)

It seems hard to believe that men of the greatest abilities, as well as the ignorant, should render themselves fools and madmen, merely for the taste or excitement produced by strong liquors.