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.

Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.

Anger is a brief lunacy.

We are just statistics, born to consume resources.

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

A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.