As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets journeys on in safety.
Love is a kind of military service
Hate I shall, if I can; if I can't, I shall love though not willing.
Judgement of beauty can err, what with the wine and the dark.
I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.