Venture nothing, and life is less than it should be.
When young, you're shocked by the number of people who turn out to have feet of clay. Older, you're surprised by the number of people who don't.
A little reciprocity goes a long way.
If you don't watch your figure, you'll have more figure to watch.
Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
If you expect nothing, you're apt to be surprised. You'll get it.