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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.” quote by Robert Southey
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“Three things a wise man will not trust, The wind, the sunshine of an April day, And woman's plighted faith.”

Robert Southey

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek stable, trustworthy foundations.

Themes

wisdom trust skepticism reliability

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • relationship decisions
  • weather‑dependent activities

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you depend on that might be unreliable?
  • How can you build more reliable systems?
A Different Perspective

Even trusted sources can fail unexpectedly.

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