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.

Vices are their own punishment

Appearances may be deceiving.

Don't kill the goose that lays the golden egg.

Plodding wins the race.

The more you want, the more you stand to lose

Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.