The art is long, life is short

The body of man has in itself blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile; these make up the nature of this body, and through these he feels pain or enjoys health. Now he enjoys the most perfect health when these elements are duly proportioned to one another in respect of compounding, power and bulk, and when they are perfectly mingled.

That which is used - develops. That which is not used wastes away.

Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.

Wine is an appropriate article for mankind, both for the healthy body and for the ailing man.

Walking is man's best medicine.