A Fox entered the house of an actor and, rummaging through all his properties, came upon a Mask, an admirable imitation of a human head. He placed his paws on it and said, "What a beautiful head! Yet it is of no value, as it entirely lacks brains."
Much outcry, little outcome.
It is easier to become entangled with an enemy than to disentangle oneself afterwards.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.
Don't go looking for trouble.
The gods help them who help themselves.