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CLXIII explained
A brief warning against associating with the devil if one wishes to prosper.
What happens
A brief warning against associating with the devil if one wishes to prosper.
Themes in this chapter
Deception and Self-Deception
The proverb warns against the deceptive allure of boarding with the devil.
Characters to notice
- Old Nick
Referenced as the devil in the chapter's proverb.
Key passages
“Don’t board with the devil if you wish to be fat.”
Do not associate with evil if you hope to thrive.
A metaphorical warning against corrupting alliances.