Let a fool be made serviceable according to his folly.
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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can weakness be strength?
- Is manipulation ever right?
Another view
It promotes manipulation.
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