I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.

In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent.

These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.

We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for another.]

In an easy cause any man may be eloquent.

If the art is concealed, it succeeds.

As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.