The more you want, the more you stand to lose
Straw shows which way the wind is blowing.
If you are wise you won't be deceived by the innocent airs of those whom you have once found to be dangerous.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Distrust unsolicited advice.
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.