Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.

Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

In the field of observation, chance favors the prepared mind.

In the field of observation, chance favors the prepared mind.

All good fortune is a gift of the gods, and. . . you don't win the favor of the ancient read more

All good fortune is a gift of the gods, and. . . you don't win the favor of the ancient gods by being good, but by being bold.

To accept a favor is to sell one's freedom.
[Lat., Beneficium accipere, libertatem est vendere.]

To accept a favor is to sell one's freedom.
[Lat., Beneficium accipere, libertatem est vendere.]

I'd hate to be a teetotaller. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing that's as good as you're going read more

I'd hate to be a teetotaller. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing that's as good as you're going to feel all day.

Always rise from the table with an appetite, and you will never sit down without one.

Always rise from the table with an appetite, and you will never sit down without one.

Abstinence and fasting cure many a complaint.

Abstinence and fasting cure many a complaint.

Abstinence is the surety of temperance

Abstinence is the surety of temperance