Why Wine Is Forbidden

From Chapter 9: THE PICKAXE
Book IV, Verses 2154-2158
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The limitless radiance of the Prophet's intoxication made that fool also intoxicated and happy.  
Inevitably, he became talkative from joy; the intoxicated one abandoned decorum and fell into confusion.  
Not everywhere does intoxication cause loss of self; it makes the ill-mannered even more so.  
If one is wise, it enhances their nobility, but if one is ill-tempered, it worsens them.

Barks Interpretation

When the Prophet’s ray of intelligence