need help understanding a book passage

[tjaisv]

"Every expression of desired friendship has potential bite. Every smile reveals the teeth."

from the book Velocity by Dean Koontz. What does this quote mean to you?

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: tjaisv
"Every expression of desired friendship has potential bite. Every smile reveals the teeth."

from the book Velocity by Dean Koontz. What does this quote mean to you?

Someone who desires to be your friend, desires something you have to offer. Friendships are often simply self-serving relationships.

 

[hypn0tik]

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

Essentially, 'they may appear to be friendly, but watch out' is my interpretation.

Edit: I like djheater's interpretation better.

 

[Cristatus]

That is a nice quote.

Maybe I'll put it on my MSN...after I watch Tzameti , though.

 

[Neurorelay]

Basically watch your back, you're never safe.

 

[akubi]

trust no one

:music: x-files theme song :music:

 

[Mo0o]

people are always looking out for number 1

 

[destrekor]

i like combining neurorelay's interpretation with djheater's....
that each potential friend may only be interested in friendship as to later have the chance at 'biting you' to quench their thirst (stabbing you in the back to take something of yours)

 

[alrocky]

A potential friend is a potential enemy. Just as a hand may be open in greeting or closed for fighting, a smile may come back to bite you.

 

[thecrecarc]

if someone want to be ur freind, they bite something. if they simile, you see thier teeth and wish u had gone the the dentist

 

[Goosemaster]

If someone wants to be your friend, make sure to think of why they would want to d oso.

Behind every relationship lies the human condition....

 

[Goosemaster]

Btw, that quote is such a downer😛