War should neither be feared nor provoked.

How many things... are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?

A dear bargain is always disagreeable, particularly as it is a reflection upon the buyer's judgment.

Made up of the glories of the most precious gems, to describe them is a matter of inexpressible difficulty. For there is amongst them the gentler fire of the ruby, there is the rich purple of the amethyst, there is the sea-green of the emerald, and all shining together in an indescribable union. Others, by an excessive heightening of their hues equal all the colours of the painter, others the flame of burning brimstone, or of a fire quickened by oil.

Wine refreshes the stomach, sharpens the appetite, blunts care and sadness, and conduces to slumber.

I would have a man generous to his country, his neighbors, his kindred, his friends, and most of all his poor friends. Not like some who are most lavish with those who are able to give most of them.

Nothing is more useful than wine for strengthening the body and also more detrimental to our pleasure if moderation be lacking.