Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
What is more useful than fire? Yet if any one prepares to burn a house, it is with fire that he arms his daring hands.
Daring is not safe against daring men.
Seeking is all very well, but holding requires greater talent: Seeking involves some luck; now the demand is for skill.
Ah me! love can not be cured by herbs.
Nothing is swifter than our years.