Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.

What wonders does not wine! It discloses secrets; ratifies and confirms our hopes; thrusts the coward forth to battle; eases the anxious mind of its burden; instructs in arts. Whom has not a cheerful glass made eloquent! Whom not quite free and easy from pinching poverty!

Content with his past life, let him take leave of life like a satiated guest.

Anger is short-lived madness.

Pale death approaches with equal step, and knocks indiscriminately at the door of teh cottage, and the portals of the palace.

The covetous are always in want.