(156 quotes found)
“Diplomacy is a disguised war, in which states seek to gain by barter and intrigue, by the cleverness of arts, the objectives which they would have to gain more clumsily by means of war.”
Randolph Bourne
“When put to the test, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness”
Elbert Hubbard
“Quibbling is the creation of a false impression in the mind of the listener by cleverly wording what is said, omitting relevant facts or telling a partial truth when one does so with the intent to deceive or mislead.”
Will Ketterson
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
Jack Handey
“Writing is good, thinking is better. Cleverness is good, patience is better.”
Herman Hesse
“Don't you see, don't you see, that the charade is over? And all the "Best Deceptions" and "Clever Cover Story" awards go to you. So kiss me hard 'cause this will be the last time that I let you.”
Dashboard Confessional
“Man usually avoids attributing cleverness to somebody else unless it is an enemy.”
Albert Einstein
“Don't be too clever for an audience. Make it obvious. Make the subtleties obvious also.”
Billy Wilder
“She has her gown nicely in place tonight, doesnt she? Black velvet and sparkles, not a thread left hanging. Clever girl, this city. Even the sky is her friend”
Terry Brooks
“We believe this is a cleverly disguised opportunity for us to grow, and we are growing to meet this challenge.”
Yolanda King
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