Cassius Quote by Anonymous
“Let me have men about me that are fat, Sleek-headed-men, and such as sleep o'nights; Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; he thinks too much; such men are dangerous.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare, 1599
The speaker warns against trusting thin, ambitious men who seem restless and dangerous.
In simple terms: Beware overly ambitious, restless men.
Key Takeaway
Avoid trusting those who seem too eager.
Themes
trust
ambition
danger
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
advisory
warning
When to use this quote
- leadership selection
- team building
- political analysis
Key Concepts
political intrigue
psychology
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess ambition in others?
- What signs indicate hidden danger?
A Different Perspective
Such men may be cunning and unpredictable.
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