When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, &#39;You owe me.&#39; Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.

When someone beats a rug, the blows are not against the rug, but against the dust in it.

May these vows and this marriage be blessed.

Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.

He who is a slave to his stomach seldom worships God.