ut wine reveals the mind of a man, even though he is very prudent, if he takes and drinks it beyond his limit, so that it puts to shame even one who was formerly wise
Reveals the Greek dislike of over drinking and the fear of making mistakes/doing something stupid. It is very unattractive to lose control.
To be healthy is the best thing for a mortal man, but second best is to have a beautiful form, and third is to be rich without deceit, and fourth is to be young among friends.
Reminds me of the party discussion in Xenophon. The common drinking topics!
and golden Cupids, the Cytherean goddess, giggling together With Dionysus, the beautiful god of release,Love and Aphrodite
What is Dionysus' connection to Cupids and Aphrodite? Is this referring to the conversations had at symposia?