By comparing what we know today with what the ancients appear to have known we can guess at the kinds of wine they drank.
If you speak the truth, you spoil the game.
Aces are larger than life and greater than mountains.
You win some, you lose some, and you keep it to yourself.
Every conscious act requires risk. Every conscious act requires decision. Put these two facts together and you realize that the secret to life is not to avoid gambling but to gamble well.
As long as people allow themselves to be shocked, outraged or disgusted, there will be those who see that this happens, just so they can watch.
Don't leave it to the law of averages to make you break even.
I want to be a good creature for reasons beyond sharing a life with a good man.
Although I'm a business major out of McGill University, I know nothing. . . but then I found out much later in life, nobody knows anything.
From the Zen view all beings are in the grip of the three poisons, greed, anger and delusion (ignorance).
My son, be worthy of your noble name, worthily borne by your ancestors for over five hundred years. Remember it’s by courage, and courage alone, that a nobleman makes his way nowadays. Don’t be afraid of opportunities, and seek out adventures. My son, all I have to give you is fifteen ecus, my horse, and the advice you’ve just heard. Make the most of these gifts, and have a long, happy life.