The only thing man knows instinctively is how to weep.

It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas).

Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?

This only is certain, that there is nothing certain.

Human nature is fond of novelty.

Their best and most wholesome feeding is upon one dish and no more and the same plaine and simple: for surely this hudling of many meats one upon another of divers tastes is pestiferous. But sundrie sauces are more dangerous than that.

Better do nothing than do ill.