In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

Honey comes out of the air At early dawn the leaves of trees are found bedewed with honey. Whether this is the perspiration of the sky or a sort of saliva of the stars, or the moisture of the air purging itself, nevertheless it brings with it the great pleasure of its heavenly nature. It is always of the best quality when it is stored in the best flowers.

....shellfish are the prime cause of the decline of morals and the adaptation of an extravagant lifestyle.

It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it.

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.

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

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