Human Nature Craves Novelty.

Cats Too, With What Silent Stealthiness, With What Light Steps Do They Creep Up To A Bird!

Wine Refreshes The Stomach, Sharpens The Appetite, Blunts Care And Sadness, And Conduces To Slumber.

It [the Earth] Alone Remains Immoveable, Whilst All Things Revolve Round It.

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

...shellfish Are The Prime Cause Of The Decline Of Morals And The Adaptation Of An Extravagant Lifestyle. Indeed Of The Whole Realm Of Nature The Sea Is In Many Ways The Most Harmful To The Stomach, With Its Great Variety Of Dishes And Tasty Fish.