Quarrels and misunderstandings among friends and allies often have a way of settling themselves, for fighting openly is out of the question. Often this brings good fortune. The image is of the man who, through a small mistake, comes to see the error of his ways before it is too late. Only by allowing for open disagreement can a community find its way; similarly, each of us must be willing to make a few missteps in order to triumph in the end.
