The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own Lures. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.
Others may try to feed our ego, but it is up to us to constrain it.
Wise men say nothing in dangerous times
I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.
In union there is strength.
Persuasion is better than force.