Quote by George Eliot

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double, was so near an approach to virtue that it deserved to be called by no meaner name than diplomacy.

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was d

Summary

This quote suggests that when dealing with someone who is deceitful or two-faced, responding in a similar manner can be seen as a form of virtue, known as diplomacy. It implies that navigating through a situation with cunning and strategic deception can be justified when facing someone who is not straightforward themselves. In other words, the quote implies that sometimes responding "in kind" is a justifiable and tactful approach to navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.

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Diplomacy

By George Eliot

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