Think twice before helping a friend in need.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This advice suggests caution before helping friends who are in trouble.
- In plain terms
- Be careful before you help a friend who needs you.
- What can you take from it?
- It warns that helping others can have hidden costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you help others?
- What are risks of helping?
Another view
Helping friends often builds trust and strong relationships.
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