Never Soar Aloft On An Enemy's Pinions.

If Words Suffice Not, Blows Must Follow.

Affairs Are Easier Of Entrance Than Of Exit; And It Is But Common Prudence To See Our Way Out Before We Venture In.

Appearances Often Are Deceiving.

The Least Outlay Is Not Always The Greatest Gain.

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.