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A person who borrows your watch, tells you what time it is, pockets your watch, and then sends you a bill for it.

A person who borrows your watch, tells you what time it is,

Summary

This quote highlights the deceitful nature of some individuals who take advantage of others for their own benefit. It describes someone who not only borrows an item from someone but also manipulatively keeps it for themselves. The ironic twist is that this person then has the audacity to send the original owner a bill for the very item that has been wrongfully taken. The quote serves as a metaphor to caution against those who disguise their intentions and exploit others, reminding us to be wary of such manipulative behaviors.

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