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“Be careful of who becomes your friend and why. The person who will bite off your lips one day will have to first promise you a kiss today. Be careful of hypocrites.” quote by Israelmore Ayivor
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““Be careful of who becomes your friend and why. The person who will bite off your lips one day will have to first promise you a kiss today. Be careful of hypocrites.””

Israelmore Ayivor

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Source Quote: Unknown source, attributed to Ayivor

Beware of deceptive friendships; those who betray may first feign affection.

In simple terms: Friendships can hide hidden motives.

Key Takeaway

Assess motives before trusting others.

Themes

trust betrayal friendship hypocrisy

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • networking
  • team building

Key Concepts

psychology of manipulation social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify genuine versus manipulative friends?
  • What signs indicate a hidden agenda?
A Different Perspective

Some may argue not all friendships start with deception.

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