Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to cover a bad heart.

The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to c

Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how clever and deceptive someone's tactics or tricks may be, they are ultimately insufficient to hide the true nature of a person with a wicked or corrupt heart. It implies that the true character of an individual cannot be masked by superficial actions or appearances, and that their genuine intentions and inner nature will always come to light eventually.

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Deception/lying

By Johann Kaspar Lavater

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