Benjamin Franklin - Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew the McGivern, and today is September the 7th..
Today's national holiday is all about celebrating me... that's right and millions of other people who enjoy this delicious beverage.
Oh yeah, it's National Beer Lovers Day. So, if you're a beer aficionado, today is all about celebrating your favorite brew, whether it’s a smooth lager, a deep dark stout, a hoppy IPA, or something in between. And just in case you needed a little extra incentive to celebrate it is also International Bacon Day. So, there’s a good chance you’ll be pairing that beer with some sizzling, savory goodness.
And actually... for some reason Sept 7th has a large number of national holidays. It was actually hard to pick one... until I saw Beer. And then I saw Bacon.... my two favourite B's
But before you head out to your favorite pub or fry up a feast, let’s dive into today's quote, which ties into this theme of savoring life’s simple pleasures.
Today’s quote is one you’ve probably seen floating around the internet. It’s by none other than Benjamin Franklin, who said,
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
Now, before you think Franklin was just sitting around in his tri-cornered hat drinking beer, let me give you a little context. He wasn’t exactly talking about beer, but rather the joys of life and, more specifically, the gift of rain and agriculture. However, that hasn't stopped generations of beer lovers from adopting this quote as a sort of unofficial anthem. And really, who could blame them?
Franklin’s words are a fun reminder that we should appreciate the things that bring us joy, no matter how simple they might be. Whether it’s a cold beer after a long day or the perfect pairing of bacon and more bacon?, these little moments are what make life sweeter – or in this case, hoppier.
In fact, if Franklin were alive today, I like to think he’d enjoy a good pint of something local, preferably while munching on a side of bacon. Maybe he'd even get a laugh out of the fact that two of life’s most universally loved things—beer and bacon—have same day holidays. I mean, talk about the perfect start of the weekend, right?
And let’s face it, there’s something timeless about a beverage that brings people together. Beer has been doing that for centuries, whether it’s over deep philosophical debates, backyard barbecues, or casual Friday night meetups with friends. It’s like the social glue that holds everything together. Throw in a little bacon, and you've got the recipe for happiness—or at least a really great brunch.
So today, if you're raising a glass in celebration, take a moment to toast the little things in life that remind you how good it can be. And maybe, just maybe, throw a slice of bacon into the mix to keep the good times rolling into tomorrow.
Alright, that’s it for today’s episode of The Daily Quote. Whether you’re celebrating National Beer Lovers Day with a cold one or International Bacon Day, I hope you find some joy in the simple pleasures.
I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today... but I'll be back tomorrow for another Daily Quote.