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Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 10

It is a mistake to accept advice from an enemy but permissible to hear it; and to act contrary to it is perfectly correct. Be cautious of what a foe tells thee to do Lest thou strike thy knee with the hand of pain. If he points thy way to the right like an arrow Deflect therefrom and take that to the left hand. THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI Translated by Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)