Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
It warms the blood, adds luster to the eyes, and wine and love have ever been allies.
It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase it. In one there is chance, the other will be a work of art.
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.