The sea is certainly common to all.
Man is no man, but a wolf
Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
The woman who has the best perfume is she who has none.
As long as she is wise and good, a girl has sufficient dowry.