He was hiding the fact that he was an illegitimate child.

I'm sorry, but I don't speak Japanese.

I'm a Muslim, so I fast during Ramadan.

I'm Jewish.

He always keeps in mind the phrase 'If one learns without thinking, it is a waste.'

His words are always sweet on the surface but venomous underneath.

He quoted the old phrase 'seeking a sword in a boat carved' to explain the absurdity of hoping for success without effort.