It is not the cook's fault when the cassava turns out to be hard and tasteless.

One spoon of soup in need has more value than a pot of soup when we have an abundance of food.

For I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else.

You cannot work for food when there is no food for work.

Rich people cook their food in a potsherd.

There is never wanting an excuse for drinking.