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About this quote

What does it mean?
Even a fool can be useful if used according to their foolishness.
In plain terms
Use a fool by playing into their weakness.
What can you take from it?
Folly can be made useful.

Where it applies

  • political strategy
  • social navigation
  • practical advice

Putting it to work

  • managing people
  • using assets
  • navigating conflict

Questions to consider

  • Can weakness be strength?
  • Is manipulation ever right?

Another view

It promotes manipulation.

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