It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that "Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain,… — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
Whoever gulps down wine as a horse gulps down water is called a Scythian. — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
On one occasion some one put a very little wine into a [glass], and said that it was sixteen years old. 'It is very… — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
Every investigation which is guided by principles of Nature fixes its ultimate aim entirely on gratifying the stomach. — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
the Egyptians became fond of wine and bibulous; and so a way was found among them to help those who could not afford wine,… — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
It was a saying of Demetrius Phalereus, that "Men having often abandoned what was visible for the sake of what was uncertain, have not… — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
Fasting cures diseases, dries up bodily humors, puts demons to flight, gets rid of impure thoughts, makes the mind clearer and the heart purer,… — Athenaeus Copy Share Image
