An insincere and evil friend
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An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.
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Meaning
This quote means a dishonest friend can cause deeper harm than an obvious enemy. Physical harm may heal, but betrayal, manipulation, and cruelty from someone close can leave lasting wounds in the mind.
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