The stomach takes in all kinds of food but one food is better than another. Just as the tongue can distinguish the flavor of game, so does the alert mind can detect lies.

A crooked heart causes sorrow, but an experienced person knows how to get even with him.

A woman will accept any husband but some daughters are better than others.

Woman’s beauty rejoices people and is beyond all that could be wished for. If she is kindly-spoken and gentle he is the most fortunate of men.

When a man marries he acquires a fortune, someone who understands him and who will help and support him.

When there is no hedge the property will be destroyed; and when a man has no wife he is a fretful wanderer.

Who would trust a clever robber flitting from town to town? And who would trust a man without a nest, who lodges wherever nightfall finds him? (Sirach 36:18-27)