पञ्चतंत्र - मित्रभेद - अत्यादरः

अत्यादरो भवेद्यत्र कार्यकारणवर्जितः ।
तत्र शंका प्रकर्तव्या परिणामे सुखावहा ॥

- पञ्चतंत्र, मित्रभेद

atyAdaro bhavet yatra kArya kAraNa varjitaH ।
tatra shankA prakartavyA pariNAme sukhAvahA ॥

- panchatantra, mitrabheda

If you find that you are getting too much respect/praise when there is not much cause (or reason), you must start doubting the motives. This will always lead to happiness.

- Panchatantra, Mitrabhedha