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“The fiend gives the more friendly counsel.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““The fiend gives the more friendly counsel.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: Hamlet, Act III, Scene 2, 1603

The devil offers advice that seems friendly but serves his own agenda.

In simple terms: Friendly advice may be deceptive.

Key Takeaway

Question the motives behind counsel.

Themes

deception trust motivation

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

literary advice

When to use this quote

  • political advice
  • personal relationships
  • business negotiations

Key Concepts

ethics literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to discern genuine help?
  • When to trust intuition?
A Different Perspective

Not all advice is malicious.

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