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.
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
There can be little liking where there is no likeness.
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.