It takes great wit and interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish.

O thou, the drink of gods and angels! Wine

Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.

In things a moderation keep; Kings ought to shear, not skin, their sheep.

Each must in virtue strive for to excel; That man lives twice that lives the first life well.

Whatever comes, let's be content withal: Among God's blessings there is no one small.

Those Saints, which God loves best, The Devil tempts not least.