The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

We interact with many people daily. We might engage in casual discussions with our colleagues, friends or relatives in the family. We might deal with vendors, shopkeepers for business activities. 
When we do so, subconsciously we tend to observe one’s behavior, the way in which one respond’s to our needs and then invariably conclude regarding the nature of the particular person.


However we need to bear in mind that appearances can be deceptive. Our instincts may get fooled, the conclusion that we have made may not be right. We should constantly be wary of the trap that might be in front of us. 

Aesop narrates the story of a wolf to drive home the point. A wolf prowling around in a forest nearby a village found it tough to beat the shepherd’s vigil. The sheep were well-fed and heavily built thus mouth-watering to the wolf. 

But one day the wolf found the skin of a sheep that had been flayed and ignored. Thanking its fortunes, the wolf wasted no time in donning the sheep’s skin over his own body. 

Armed with this weapon, wolf went on to deceive the unsuspecting sheep and enjoyed hearty meals. The moral is verily apparent. Within our own life in different circumstances we meet cunning people. 

They may sound sweet, look very innocent, however have different intentions and would not even hesitate to push us down the gorge for their own benefit. It is better to realize the wolf in innocent clothing before it pounces on us.  

wolf in sheep's clothing - quote by Confucius

 

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