What we hear strikes the mind with less force than what we see.

The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.

Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.

Wine unlocks the breast.

Brighter than Parian marble.

Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and then is pleasant. [Lat., Misce stultitiam consiliis brevem: Dulce est desipere in loco.

Friends fly away when the cask has been drained to the dregs.