This observation is credited to the Bishop of Seville, circa the 7th century:

       "I have enjoyed great health at a great age because everyday since I can remember, I have consumed a bottle of wine, except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles."

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       Observed Clifton Fadiman, host of the radio program, "Information Please," which concluded a 14-year run in 1952:

       "If food is the body of good living, wine is its soul."

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       Napoleon, demonstrating knowledge of things other than war:

       "Clearly, the pleasures wines afford are transitory, but so are those of the ballet or of a musical performance. Wine is inspiring and adds greatly to the joy of living."

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       Former New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, in a rather philosophic moment:

       "I am certain that the good Lord never intended grapes to be made into grape jelly."