Never give a sucker an even break.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An expression advising against trusting people easily or giving them unfair advantages.
- In plain terms
- Do not trust people or give them easy opportunities.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of others intentions to protect yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance trust with caution?
- When is skepticism necessary?
Another view
It encourages isolation rather than building genuine trust.
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