In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

Equals make the best friends.

If these town gods can't detect the thieves who steal from their own temples, it's hardly likely they'll tell me who stole my spade.

An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.

Distrust unsolicited advice.

The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.

After the rain cometh the fair weather.