Wine is constant proof that God loves us and likes to see us happy.

There are two ways to increase your wealth. Increase your means or decrease your wants. The best is to do both at the same time.

Here Skugg lies snug As a bug in a rug.

Whoever feels pain in hearing a good character of his neighbor, will feel a pleasure in the reverse. And those who despair to rise in distinction by their virtues, are happy if others can be depressed to a level of themselves.

I was surprised to find myself so much fuller of Faults than I had imagined, but I had the Satisfaction of seeing them diminish.

I wish to live without committing any fault at any time.

Most men die at 25, we just don't bury them until they are 70.