The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.

Nothing can be produced out of nothing.

Love comes with hunger.

Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.

All things are in common among friends.

There is a false love that will make you something you are not.

When asked what was the proper time for supper: If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man, whenever you can.