Young man, two are the forces most precious to mankind. The first is Demeter, the Goddess. She is the Earth -- or any name you wish to call her -- and she sustains humanity with solid food. Next came Dionysus, the son of the virgin, bringing the counterpart to bread: wine and the blessings of life's flowing juices. His blood, the blood of the grape, lightens the burden of our mortal misery. Though himself a God, it is his blood we pour out to offer thanks to the Gods. And through him, we are blessed.

I care for riches, to make gifts.

No one is happy all his life long.

Happiness is brief. It will not stay. God batters at its sails.

Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.

Those whose cause is just will never lack good arguments.

Enough is abundance to the wise.