It is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers…
“It is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers; for in the one case you are devoured when dead, in the other case while alive.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing honest enemies over flattering friends leads to a better death than a life of deceit.
In simple terms: Better to die with truth than live with lies.
Value integrity over flattery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- personal relationships
- career decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Would you rather be honest and risk death or safe and deceitful?
- How does fear of death shape moral choices?
Flattery can sometimes protect you in dangerous environments.