Question

Can you guys help me paraphrase this? I'm not entirely getting the concept of the text. haha
"A prince, therefore, being compelled knowingly to adopt the beast, ought to choose the fox and the lion; because the lion cannot defend himself against snares (traps) and the fox cannot defend himself against wolves. Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares (traps) and a lion to terrify the wolves."
Okay so... basically... It is talking about how you have to be strong sometimes and sometimes you need to be smart. So don't just pick one, switch between them. No? Thanks.