“If you don't blow your own horn, someone else will use it as a spittoon. ”
“If you don't use your imagination someone else will use it for you.”
“If you don't run your own life, someone else will”
“If you don't toot your own horn, don't complain that there's no music.”
“Don't depend on someone else if you can be your own master," Logan replied.”
“Always blow your own trumpet, blowing someone else’s is unhygienic”