"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once."

"Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable. For my part I read only to please myself and like only what suits my taste."

"There are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted."

"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."

"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth."

"All geniuses die young."