We are made weak both by idleness and distrust of ourselves. Unfortunate, indeed, is he who suffers from both. If he is a mere individual he becomes nothing; if he is a king he is lost.

It is not necessary to bury the truth. It is sufficient merely to delay it until nobody cares.

Every hour of lost time is a chance of future misfortune.

Nothing renders a nation so despicable as religious despotism.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

There are so many laws that no one is safe from hanging.

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.