It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas). PLINY THE ELDER HeathImproveVino
Cats too, with what silent stealthiness, with what light steps do they creep up to a bird! PLINY THE ELDER
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off. PLINY THE ELDER GraspHoldPursue
Wine takes away reason, engenders insanity, leads to thousands of crimes, and imposes such an enormous expense on nations. PLINY THE ELDER Sanity