We should find out as much as possible about someone before coming into conflict with him.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
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.
Enemies' promises were made to be broken.
Better to starve free than be a fat slave
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.