In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

The cat always leaves a mark on his friend.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all.

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.