The vine bears three bunches of grapes: the first is that of pleasure, the second of drunkenness, the third of violence.

Over your wine do not talk much to display your learning; for you will utter bilious stuff.χολερὰ γὰρ ἀποφθέγξῃ. See Schweig.’s note.

He is intoxicated who drinks more than three cups: and if he is not intoxicated, he has exceeded moderation.

Let your talk of God be renewed every day, rather than your food.

Think of God more frequently than you breathe.