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What does it mean?
Negative traits are inherent in humans.
In plain terms
Humans hide evil traits.
What can you take from it?
Human nature is complex.

Where it applies

  • judging character
  • social analysis

Putting it to work

  • understanding behavior
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • Are bad traits inherent?
  • How do we hide them?

Another view

Not all humans act cruelly.

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  3. In the morning glad I see My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.

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