A wild boar was sharpening his tusks upon the trunk of a tree in the forest when a fox came by and asked, Why are you doing that, pray? The huntsmen are not out today and there are no other dangers at hand that I can see. True, my friend, replied the Boar, but the instant my life is in danger, I shall need to use my tusks. There will be no time to sharpen them then.

Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hidden.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.

The gods help them who help themselves.

Enemies' promises were made to be broken.

It pays to be prepared.