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Better a known evil than an unknown
The gods help those who help themselves
You cannot escape your fate
Enemies' promises were made to be broken
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves
Better starve free than be a fat slave
Much outcry, little outcome
Please all, and you will please none
Familiarity breeds contempt
Better no rule than cruel rule
Nothing escapes the master's eye
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool
Cunning often outwits itself
He that has many friends, has no friends
Gratitude and greed go not together
When you are in a man's power you must do as he bids you
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield
Precious things are for those that can prize them
You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil
It is easier to get into the enemy's toils than out again
Obscurity often brings safety
Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything