It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Your tittle-tattlers, and those who listen to slander, by my good will should all be hanged - the former by their tongues, the latter by the ears.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
Man is no man, but a wolf
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.