烈酒暖心清酒暖泪
[liè jiŭ nuăn xīn qīng jiŭ nuăn lèi]
'Hard liquor warms the heart; light sake comforts tears' might suggest that alcohol has dual effects. Strong alcohol cheers up the spirit and gives one strength to confront challenges, while mellow wine relieves sorrows, consoling a troubled soul during emotional lows.