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What does it mean?
The speaker refuses to let his apple trees cross into another’s pine area, citing the proverb that good fences create good neighbours.
In plain terms
He keeps his trees separate
What can you take from it?
Boundaries can protect relationships.

Where it applies

  • property disputes
  • neighbourly relations

Putting it to work

  • maintain clear borders
  • respect others' space

Questions to consider

  • Do fences always improve neighbourly ties?
  • When might sharing be better?

Another view

Fences can also isolate and prevent cooperation.

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