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.

We like other people to show themselves to us as they really are.

He collected audiences around him, and flourished and exhibited and harangued.

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.

He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.

Those who enter through the back door can expect to be shown out through the window

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