Quote by Ilka Chase

When he said we were trying to make a fool of him, I could only murmur that the Creator had beat us to it.

When he said we were trying to make a fool of him, I could o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on a situation where someone accused them of intentionally trying to deceive or manipulate him. Their response is to express that the person is already perceived as foolish by the Creator, implying that their actions had only emphasized their existing foolishness. The short explanation highlights the speaker's subtle and sarcastic response, suggesting that the accused person's belief in being deceived only served to confirm their foolishness rather than challenging it.

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