The fatter the flea the leaner the dog.

Summary

This quote suggests that when the flea, a parasite, becomes fatter due to bloodsucking, it reflects the declining health and nourishment of the dog being targeted. It serves as a metaphor to highlight that a parasitic relationship, where one party benefits at the expense of another's well-being, ultimately weakens the host. The quote implies that harmful dependencies or exploitative relationships often have detrimental effects on the exploited party.

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