Wherefore it appears that we have swallowed both Sages and Worthies.
Why should we strive to be Gods and Immortals?
Three cups, and one can perfectly understand the Great Tao;
A gallon, and one is in accord with all nature.
Only those in the midst of it can fully comprehend the joys of wine;
I do not proclaim them to the sober.
A STATEMENT OF RESOLUTIONS AFTER BEING DRUNK ON A SPRING DAY
BY LI T'AI-PO