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threat

is always joined by an implicit piece of advice just as a piece of advice is always also joined by an implicit threat.

A piece of advice always contains an implicit threat, just as a threat always contains an implicit piece of advice. (Jose Bergamin).

is not wise if one cannot back it up. As they say, If one can't bite, one ought not growl.

is to be used cautiously --- never draw a gun unless you mean to shoot.

Never draw a gun unless you mean to shoot.

is important in the maintenance of peace -- a stick is a peacemaker.

is a powerful motivator --- all the speed is in the spurs.

is best not made if it can't be backed up --- if you can’t bite, never show your teeth

if you can’t bite, never show your teeth

is a good defense --- one knife keeps another in its sheath.

is more effective when made in silence --- a dog when barking does not bite.