“Were floods of tears to be unloosed In tribute to my grief, The doves of Noah ne'er had roost Nor found an olive-leaf.”

“Prudence must not be expected from a man who is never sober.[Lat., Non est ab homine nunquam sobrio postulanda prudentia.]”

“There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly.”

“No sober person dances.”

“A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.”

“An two men ride of a horse, one must ride behind.”

“We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly followed.”

“Some will always be above others. Destroy the inequality today, and it will appear again tomorrow.”