故古者慎其飲酒之禮。
使耳聽雅音，目視正儀，足行正容，心論正道。
The source and origin of excess, abandonment, violence, and arrogance lies in drink, so the ancients were careful with regard to drinking rituals.
故終日飲酒而無過失。
近者數日，遠者數月，皆人有德焉，以益善。
They ensured that the ears would hear refined sounds, that the eyes would see proper gestures, that feet would walk in proper measure, and that the heart would concern itself with the true Way; and in this way it was possible to imbibe spirits throughout the day with no occurrence of error.
詩云：「既醉以酒，既飽以德。
」此之謂也。
All will extend favors, the near every few days and the far every few months, so that goodness may be enhanced.