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"矢の柄は鷲自身の羽毛で羽織られていた。私たちはしばしば敵に自らを滅ぼす手段を与えてしまう。"

Aesop

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Sometimes, we unintentionally help those who want to harm us by providing them with the tools to do so. It's like if an eagle were to lose one of its feathers and someone used that feather to make an arrow that could hurt the eagle. For example, imagine you tell a secret to a friend who later becomes your enemy; they might use that secret to cause you trouble. In daily life, it's important to be careful about who we trust and what we share, because our own actions can backfire against us. By being cautious and aware of our surroundings, we can prevent giving others the opportunity to harm us. It teaches us to think twice before giving out personal information or resources that could be used against us.

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