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February 9, 2026 6:00 PM

“A wolf sh**s wool when the shepherd is lax.” Latin saying from the 12th century. Catherine Nixey, cultural correspondent, The Economist, Jan. 28, 2026.

“A wolf sh**s wool when the shepherd is lax.” Latin saying from the 12th century. Catherine Nixey, cultural correspondent, The Economist, Jan. 28, 2026.