From The End Spring New Beginnings.

An Object In Possession Seldom Retains The Same Charm That It Had In Pursuit.

It Has Become Quite A Common Proverb That In Wine There Is Truth (in Vino Veritas).

Men Are Most Apt To Believe What They Least Understand; And Through The Lust Of Human Wit Obscure Things Are More Easily Credited.

Nothing Is More Useful Than Wine For Strengthening The Body And Also More Detrimental To Our Pleasure If Moderation Be Lacking.

The Largest Land Animal Is The Elephant, And It Is The Nearest To Man In Intelligence: It Understands The Language Of Its Country And Obeys Orders, Remembers Duties That It Has Been Taught, Is Pleased By Affection And By Marks Of Honour, Nay More It Possesses Virtues Rare Even In Man, Honesty, Wisdom, Justice, Also Respect For The Stars And Reverence For The Sun And Moon.