Persuasion Is Often More Effectual Than Force.

If These Town Gods Can't Detect The Thieves Who Steal From Their Own Temples, It's Hardly Likely They'll Tell Me Who Stole My Spade.

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.

He Who Shares The Danger Ought To Share The Prize.

Be Satisfied With What You Have.

Benefits Bestowed Upon The Evil-disposed, Increase Their Means Of Injuring You.