Cheating Quote by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
““As far as cheating goes , you have illustrious predecessors . Theseus escaped from the labyrinth thanks to Ariadne's thread , Jason stole the golden fleece with Medea's help … The Kaurabas used subterfuge to win at dice in the Mahabharata , and the Achaeans checkmated the Trojans by moving a wooden horse . Your conscience is clear .””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Club Dumas, 1993
Historical myths illustrate that clever tactics—like Ariadne’s thread or the Trojan horse—allow individuals to outwit larger forces, justifying strategic deception.
In simple terms: Clever tricks let the small defeat the strong.
Key Takeaway
Learn from strategic deception.
Themes
strategy
mythology
deception
history
ethics
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- Military planning
- business negotiations
- personal problem solving
Key Concepts
Game theory
mythic archetypes
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- When is deception justified?
- What are the long‑term effects of using tricks?
A Different Perspective
Deception can erode trust and have moral costs.
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