Three things a wise man will not trust, The wind, the…
“Three things a wise man will not trust, The wind, the sunshine of an April day, And woman's plighted faith.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A wise man should not rely on fleeting, unreliable things like wind, sunshine, or a woman's promises.
In simple terms: Do not trust unreliable things.
Seek stable, trustworthy foundations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- relationship decisions
- weather‑dependent activities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you depend on that might be unreliable?
- How can you build more reliable systems?
Even trusted sources can fail unexpectedly.