Quote by John Tillotson

The crafty person is always in danger; and when they think they walk in the dark, all their pretenses are transparent.

The crafty person is always in danger; and when they think t

Summary

This quote implies that someone who is crafty, meaning deceitful and manipulative, is never truly safe. Even when they believe they are acting in secrecy, their true intentions and motives become evident to others. It suggests that one's "pretenses," or attempts to hide their true nature, are easily seen through by those astute enough to recognize the crafty person's actions. Ultimately, it warns that deceptive individuals cannot entirely escape the consequences of their manipulative behavior.

Topics

Deception/lying

By John Tillotson

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