Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy all-powerful influence?

To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.

Anger is short-lived madness.

Wisdom at times is found in folly.

Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance.

Strength without judgment falls by its own weight.

Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]