Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Method is more important than strength, when you wish to control your enemies. By dropping golden beads near a snake, a crow once managed To have a passer-by kill the snake for the beads.

Method is more important than strength, when you wish to con

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of strategy and cunning over sheer strength or power in dealing with adversaries. It uses a metaphorical example of a crow using its intelligence to manipulate a passer-by into eliminating a snake by tempting them with valuable beads. It suggests that finding clever and non-confrontational approaches can be more effective in achieving one's objectives when dealing with opponents, highlighting the importance of using wit and cunning to gain an advantage.

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