Those who voluntarily put power into the hands of a tyrant ... must not wonder if it be at last turned against themselves.
One who steals has no right to complain if he is robbed.
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
The strong and the weak cannot keep company.
There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues.
It pays to be content with your lot.