Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Never praise your Cider, Horse, or Bedfellow

Never praise your Cider, Horse, or Bedfellow

Summary

This quote advises against openly praising one's own possessions, companions, or romantic partners. The underlying idea is to avoid inviting envy, suspicion, or competition from others. By refraining from boasting about one's cider (drink), horse (property), or bedfellow (partner), one can preserve harmonious relationships and avoid unnecessary conflicts or feelings of resentment.

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