Wine is earth's answer to the sun.
No temple can still the personal griefs and strifes in the breasts of its visitors.
It seems that it is madder never to abandon one's self than often to be infatuated; better to be wounded, a captive and a slave, than always to walk in armor.
It is astonishing what force, purity, and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.
Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.
Plants of great vigor will almost always struggle into blossom, despite impediments. But there should be encouragement, and a free genial atmosphere for those of more timid sort, fair play for each in its own kind.