Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. Even a hawk is an eagle among crows. Evil will triumph if good men do nothing. Find something to die for, or you have no reason to live. Forgetfulness of self is remembrance of God.
Friends come and go, but enemies accumulate.
Friends don't need explanations, enemies don't believe 'em. From listening comes wisdom, from speaking, repentance. God could and would, if he were sought. Small ones, people. He is truly wise who gains wisdom from another's mishap.