Now, that the sovereign power and deity, whatsoever it is, should have regard of mankind, is a toy and vanity worthy to be laughed at.

The perverted ingenuity of man has given to water the power of intoxicating where wine is not procured. Western nations intoxicate themselves by moistened grain.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

Chance is a second master.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.

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

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