He is a shrewd, Napoleonic, short man, who is very affable, but as poisonous as hell with his affability.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a man who is outwardly friendly but deeply malicious in his actions.
- In plain terms
- A man can be nice to your face but still be dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Friendliness does not guarantee good intentions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust someone who is too nice?
- How do you spot hidden malice?
Another view
This is a subjective characterization of another person.
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