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.
It is one thing to conceive a good plan, and another to execute it
If you had half as much brains as you have beard, you would have looked before you leaped.
It pays to be prepared.
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.
You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies.