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More are taken in by hope than by cunning.
More are taken in by hope than by cunning.
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
Cunning men deal in generalizations.
Cunning men deal in generalizations.
In saying what is obvious, never choose cunning. Yelling works better.
In saying what is obvious, never choose cunning. Yelling works better.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
Cunning is strength withheld.
Cunning is strength withheld.
The weak in courage is strong in cunning.
The weak in courage is strong in cunning.
Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
Nature is beneficent. I praise her and all her works. She is silent and wise. She is cunning, but for read more
Nature is beneficent. I praise her and all her works. She is silent and wise. She is cunning, but for good ends. She has brought me here and will also lead me away. She may scold me, but she will not hate her work. I trust her.