A wolf is clever-clever-clever, and they are as faithful as a debt unpaid.

Tad Williams
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“A wolf is clever-clever-clever.” The phrase goes back to 8th century China and was used as a metaphor for cunning and deceitful behavior. In this case, the meaning is that wolves are sly and crafty, but they are also loyal and dependable. The last part of the proverb illustrates this point by comparing them to those who owe a debt to those same wolves. Once you owe a debt, you must repay it. If not, the wolf will eat you!

Source: The Dragonbone Chair

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