Who can't stop drinking may get drunken three times a month. If he does it more often, he is guilty. To get drunken twice a month is better; once, still more praiseworthy. But not to drink at all - what could be better than this? But where could such a being be found? But if one would find it, it would be worthy of all honour.
— Genghis Khan Medieval

Mongol Empire founder

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A surprisingly detailed and somewhat humorous guideline on alcohol consumption.

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