> An unwise man > thinks anyone who laughs with him > is his friend. > He doesn't understand > that the wise are mocking him, > even when he overhears them. - Only a fool blindly accepts others laughing with him as their friends - people can laugh deceptively by putting forth the image of them being your friend and being on your side - while simultaneously harboring different thoughts and opinions. - in essence do just welcome people as friends just because they appear friendly - it could be a facade/mask put forth for nefarious purposes - *"playing the game"* - get close to you in order to take advantage later on - *"keep your enemies close"* - there is a difference between - laughing with you - and laughing at you - but only a fool doesn't recognize the difference - and blindly welcomes the camaraderie