Clever Quote by Aminata (Lawrence Hill - The Book of Negroes
““We had an expression in my village. 'Beware the clever man who makes wrong look right.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill, 2007
Beware clever people who manipulate truth to appear right, as they can deceive a community.
In simple terms: Cleverness can hide deceit.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances, seek truth.
Themes
deception
wisdom
community
ethics
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
skeptical
reflective
Type
Clever:1
Clever man:1
Fool:0
Wrong Look:0
Beware Clever:1
Village Beware:0
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media consumption
- community decisions
- leadership discussions
Key Concepts
philosophy
social dynamics
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify hidden agendas?
- What safeguards protect communities?
A Different Perspective
Cleverness can be used for good too.
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