In a thousand pounds of law there's not an ounce of love.

More proverbs about Human Nature

• Learning makes a man fit company for himself. Intellectual cultivation transforms solitude into enriching self-reflection rather than l…
• The liberal man deviseth liberal things. Generous hearts naturally conceive and pursue generous actions; abundance of spirit beget…
• The loquacity of fools is a warning to the wise. Excessive talkers reveal their ignorance through their words, providing astute listeners…
• Love lives in cottages as well as in courts. Genuine affection flourishes regardless of wealth or social status, not confined to palac…
• Love me little, love me long. Modest, steady affection endures better than intense passion that burns out quickly.
• They love too much who die for love. Excessive devotion to another person destroys the lover, making self-sacrifice a sign of…