Friendship is the wine of life. — Edward Young | Printable Wall Art

“Friendship is the wine of life.”

Words by Edward Young (1683-1765) — English poet.

About this quote

This line compares genuine friendship to wine that brings warmth, comfort, and joy to human existence. Just as wine improves over time and adds flavour to a meal, deep bonds with friends enrich daily routines. It suggests that while basic necessities sustain physical life, close personal connections are what make living truly satisfying and worthwhile.

This line comes from Edward Young's major blank-verse poem Night Thoughts, published in 1742. Written during a period of personal grief, the work reflects on mortality, faith, and the essential comfort found in genuine human connections.

People often hang this print in dining rooms or kitchens, where friends naturally gather to share meals and conversation.

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Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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