Notwithstanding my experiments with electricity the thunderbolt continues to fall under our noses and beards; and as for the tyrant, there are a million of us still engaged at snatching away his sceptre.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

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

Let each new year find you a better person.

By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.

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

But our great security lies, I think, in our growing strength.