Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul, gives being to our hopes, bids the coward flight, drives dull care away, and teaches new means for the accomplishment of our wishes.

Who has self-confidence will lead the rest.

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

To teach is to delight.

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once, and seek again that which he despised.

Believe that each day that shines on you is your last.

It's a good thing to be foolishly gay once in a while.