It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.

If you are a friend, why do you bite me so hard? If an enemy, why do you fawn on me?

United we stand, divided we fall.

If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.

Slow but steady wins the race.

Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.

If you choose bad companions, no one will believe that you are anything but bad yourself.