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Hasibrahman Posted 4 years ago
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As wit is too hard for power...

Could anyone please explain this sentence?

? As wit is too hard for power in council, so power is too hard for wit in action.
  

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Here's one possibility. I'm sure there are others. When giving advice, it's not a good idea to be frivolous.

  • Here's one possibility.
  • I'm sure there are others.
  • When giving advice, it's not a good idea to be frivolous.
  • Likewise, when dealing with your superiors, don't try to be too clever.
  • CJ
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Here's one possibility. I'm sure there are others.

When giving advice, it's not a good idea to be frivolous. Likewise, when dealing with your superiors, don't try to be too clever.

CJ

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