Those who in quarrels intepose Must often wipe a bloody nose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who interfere in others' fights often get hurt themselves.
- In plain terms
- Meddling in arguments gets you injured.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid meddling in others' conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it safe to intervene?
- How do you avoid conflict?
Another view
It discourages all intervention, even when help is needed.
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