The smylere with the knyf under the cloke.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Be careful of a smiling person hiding a weapon.
- In plain terms
- Watch out for hidden enemies.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust people's actions over their smiles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spot hidden enemies?
- Is trust ever safe?
Another view
It assumes most friends might be hiding danger.
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