A fresh bottle of Jack waited on the end table, but for the first time in weeks I didn’t feel the need to pour a nightcap. The music was better.

Craig Schaefer
About This Quote

When a person has been drinking for a long period of time, their perception of music changes. The sound seems different and the mood is sadder. This quote from Hemingway is an example of how alcohol can change a person's perception of the world around them.

Source: The Long Way Down

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