伊索寓言

A knave's hypocrisy is easily seen through.

What is evil won is evil lost.

Do not depend on the promises of those whose interest it is to deceive you. Take what you can get when you can get it.

The tyrant can always find an excuse for his tyranny. The unjust will not listen to the reasoning of the innocent.

Do not let anything turn you from your purpose.

There is nothing worth so much as liberty.

There is no virtue in giving to others what is useless to oneself.

An invitation prompted by selfishness is not to be accepted.

Expect no reward for serving the wicked.

Stick to your trade.

Do not let your fancy make you forget realities.