Quote by Sir Winston Churchill

Anyone can rat, but it takes a certain amount of ingenuity to re-rat.

Anyone can rat, but it takes a certain amount of ingenuity t

Summary

This quote suggests that anyone can betray or report someone's wrongdoing, but it requires a clever and inventive mind to deceive others again after being caught. It implies that while it may be easy to reveal someone's secrets or treacherous actions, finding a way to regain trust and deceive others for personal gain requires a certain level of intelligence or resourcefulness. The quote emphasizes the cunning nature of those who are adept at manipulation and highlights the difference between being an informant and being a skilled deceiver.

By Sir Winston Churchill

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