Everyone said he was a fool. Everyone said she was a clever woman. They used the word ensnare.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It contrasts labels of foolishness and cleverness between two people, noting a specific term was used to describe their interaction.
- In plain terms
- People called him a fool and her clever, using the word ensnare to describe what happened.
- What can you take from it?
- Perceptions shape how actions are judged.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who labels whom?
- Is cleverness always good?
Another view
It relies on knowing the context of ensnare.
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