In Critical Moments Even The Very Powerful

Even A Hare, The Weakest Of Animals, May Insult A Dead Lion.

Do Not Count Your Chickens Before They Are Hatched.

Facts Speak Plainer Than Words

Don't Go Looking For Trouble.

There Was Once A Bald Man Who Sat Down After Work On A Hot Summer's Day. A Fly Came Up And Kept Buzzing About His Bald Pate, And Stinging Him From Time To Time. The Man Aimed A Blow At His Little Enemy, But — Whack — His Palm Came On His Head Instead; Again The Fly Tormented Him, But This Time The Man Was Wiser And Said: You Will Only Injure Yourself If You Take Notice Of Dispicable Enemies.