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.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

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.

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

A man is known by the company he keeps

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

Implementation beats oration.