And the shark he has his teeth and There they are for all to see And Macheath he has his knife but No one knows where it may be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brecht contrasts overt threat with hidden danger, suggesting the latter is more perilous.
- In plain terms
- Open enemies are easier to handle than those who hide their weapons.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of hidden dangers more than obvious ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is hiding a strength or a weakness?
- How do you prepare for the unknown?
Another view
Sometimes obvious threats are more dangerous than hidden ones.
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