People thought they were rich, but they lived simply. They were also nice people.

人人都以为他很富有，但他活很清贫。他对周围人也很友善。

Those who have tofu are content with a simple life.

吃豆腐人能安清贫。

A bit of moonlighting is a relatively easy way for universities to keep some of their smarter faculty happy.

其次，它有助让学术界保留住人才，伟大人物甘愿忍受清贫来换取追求真理机会，想想约翰罗尔素岂会为而折腰，当然凡人难免会为名利所动，一点外财就会让有才华教师在大学驻足。

Well, just make sure you stay on his daughter's good side too. If you guys break up, you might find yourself on the breadline.

好吧，你也要站在他女儿这边。如果你分手话，你可能会发现自己活清贫。