Les Misérables Volume I Book 3 Chapter 7 - The Wisdom of Tholomyes

In which a certain Félix Tholomyès, endowed with a prolix tongue and a capricious wit, delivers a discursus on moderation, love, and the folly of excess, blending classical allusions with convivial exhortations amid a boisterous assembly. The scene unfolds with lively banter and whimsical poetry, illuminating the character’s blend of wisdom and intoxication within the backdrop of youthful revelry.