The most certain sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness; her state is like that of things in the regions above the moon, always clear and serene.

It is not death, it is dying that alarms me.

Wine is the benevolent god, who gives back gaiety to men and restores youth to the old.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.

There is some shadow of delight and delicacy which smiles upon and flatters us even in the very lap of melancholy.

Off I go, rummaging about in books for sayings which please me.

The soul that has no established aim loses itself