Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.
There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.
The English have no exaulted sentiments. They can all be bought.
Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.
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.
Tis a principle of war that when you can use the lightning, 'tis better than cannon.