William BlakeBetter to shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
About This Quote
It is better to recognize the bait and avoid it than to struggle in the snare. Some people go fishing and catch a fish, but they get trapped in the trap because they did not recognize what was happening to them. In this quote, the author is suggesting that it is better to recognize that you are being drawn into a trap rather than try to get out of it.
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