While I see many hoof marks going in, I see none coming out. It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again.
Thinking to get at once all the gold the goose could give, he killed it and opened it only to find-nothing.
Distrust interested advice.
Better to die once and for all, than live in continual terror.
Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.