Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.
Be prepared to go mad with fixed rule and method.
Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it will turn sour.