Smooth out with wine the worries of a wrinkled brow.

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity

There is a medium in all things. There are certain limits beyond, or within which, that which is right cannot exist.

Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than lightning.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Rule your mind or it will rule you.

Virtuosi have been long remarked to have little conscience in their favorite pursuits. A man will steal a rarity who would cut off his hand rather than take the money it is worth. Yet, in fact, the crime is the same.