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A man trying to sell a blind horse always praises its feet.

A man trying to sell a blind horse always praises its feet.

Summary

This quote suggests that people will often praise certain qualities or attributes of something or someone in order to mask its flaws or shortcomings. In this case, the man is trying to sell a blind horse, a clear disadvantage, but focuses on praising its feet to divert attention from its blindness. It serves as a cautionary reminder to be cautious of exaggerated praises and to critically evaluate what is being presented in order to uncover the hidden truth or flaws.

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