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It is a foolish sheep that makes the wolf his counselor.

“It is a foolish sheep that makes the wolf his counselor.” quote by John Ray
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“It is a foolish sheep that makes the wolf his counselor.”

John Ray

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Choosing allies who are harmful leads to ruin; avoid trusting enemies as advisors.

In simple terms: Don’t let enemies guide you.

Key Takeaway

Seek trustworthy counsel.

Themes

trust wisdom danger

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

advisors betrayal self_preservation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your life might be a hidden threat?
  • How do you evaluate the motives of advisors?
A Different Perspective

Even a wise person can be misled by flattery.

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