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

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."

If you are wise you won't be deceived by the innocent airs of those whom you have once found to be dangerous.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Appearances are often deceiving.

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.