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.

Persuasion is better than force.

He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.

In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

We often despise what is most useful to us.

Once a wolf, always a wolf.

We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.