What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others.

Fools! You think of "god" as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you.

In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.

The health and vigor necessary for the practice of what is good, depend equally on both mind and body.

I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals.

If I lack awareness, then why should I care what happens to me when I am dead?

Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.