It is easy to despise what you cannot get
While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.
A fair-minded person tries to see both sides of an argument.
The quarrels of friends are the opportunities of foes.
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
No argument, no matter how convincing, will give courage to a coward