"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt lose its savor, in what way shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing but to be thrown out and trodden under foot of men.

salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

"Salt is good, but if even the salt have lost its flavor, with what shall it be seasoned?

Eat anything that is for sale in the markets, asking no questions for conscience sake;

Let your speech be always gracious, with a savor of salt, and learn how to give every man a fitting answer.

Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives; or a grape-vine, figs? No more can salt water yield fresh water.