He who eats alone is Satan’s brother.
He who eats alone is Satan’s brother.
Meaning in plain English
Someone eating alone called Satan’s brother uses a religious insult to elevate shared meals over solitude. The saying condemns nonsharing through a hostile figure.
Example
Someone offers an inclusive meal invitation and respects another person’s choice to eat privately.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
A critical interpretation does not endorse the insult or assume that eating alone is selfish. Circumstances, access and personal preference differ. A useful application might value welcome hospitality without requiring company, compulsory sharing or a particular religious belief.
When to use it
Use it critically to discuss welcome sharing without condemning solitude.
Keep in mind
No moral inferiority from eating alone or supernatural relationship is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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