The apostle Paul very seriously advised Timothy to put some wine in his water for health's sake, but not one of the apostles nor any of the holy fathers have ever recommended putting water in wine

There cannot be good living where there is not good drinking.

Honesty is the best policy.

Finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist.

There was great difference in persons; and discretion did not always accompany years, nor was youth always without it.

The cat in gloves catches no mice.

Trouble Springs From Idleness.