Better one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon.
Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office.
In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.
Appearances are deceptive.
Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.
Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.