I wish I could take a raincheck on June 18.1815

It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.

The World is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good.

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

When you have an enemy in your power, deprive him of the means of ever injuring you.

Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory - but so are those of the ballet, or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living.

Opportunities? I make opportunities.