A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.
It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to the exciting influence of the grape.
Plant no other tree before the vine.
Never inquire into another man's secret; bur conceal that which is intrusted to you, though pressed both be wine and anger to reveal it.
Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.
He makes himself ridiculous who is for ever repeating the same mistake.