Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth - don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.
Distrust interested advice.
Slow but steady wins the race.
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing.
Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.