He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.
A fox should not be on the jury at a goose's trial.
We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity.
He that hopes no good fears no ill.
It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn.
A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings.