Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.
Much outcry, little outcome.
An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts of wind. But the oak stood firm and was torn up by the roots.
Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
If you had half as much brains as you have beard, you would have looked before you leaped.
It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.