You can fool people some of the time, but you can't fool them all of the time.
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.
It is one thing to say that something should be done, but quite a different matter to do it.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.
Self-help is the best help