Years, following years, steal something every day; At last they steal us from ourselves away.
Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul.
Seize the day [Carpe diem]: trust not to the morrow.
Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.
Boy, I loathe Persian luxury.
Desiring things widely different for their various tastes.