An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.

Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg.

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

Obscurity often brings safety.

All men are more concerned to recover what they lose than to acquire what they lack.

Implementation beats oration.

Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.