Appearances are often deceiving.
It is easier to become entangled with an enemy than to disentangle oneself afterwards.
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
You may share the labors of the great, but you will not share the spoil.
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.