"We remember," he said, "how often coveters of other men's goods lose their own.

He who snatches at both has oft lost both.

It must be a very strong bird that can wrest the prey from the claws of another.
It is idle for thee to be encouraged by the internal jealousies of the country, for these are oft blown away by the approach of an enemy.

For though the Danes now seem divided in counsel, yet they will soon be of one mind to meet the foe.

The wolves have often made peace between the quarrelling swine.