All things have their ends and cycles. And when they have reached their highest point, they are in their lowest ruin, for they cannot last for long in such a state. Such is the end for those who cannot moderate their fortune and prosperity with reason and temperance.

I am going to seek a grand perhaps.

Early rising is no pleasure; early drinking's just the measure.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

I drink for the thirst to come.

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink.