The anger of an ape-the threat of a flatterer:-these deserve equal regard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Both an ape’s anger and a flatterer’s threat deserve equal attention.
- In plain terms
- Treat angry outbursts and insincere flattery with the same caution.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not be swayed by either rage or false praise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you differentiate genuine anger from manipulation?
- When might flattery be useful?
Another view
Sometimes anger signals genuine concern worth listening to.
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