Deceit Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“One may outwit another, but not all the others.”
About This Quote
Human cunning can outsmart an individual, but cannot dominate the whole group.
In simple terms: Outsmarting one person is possible, but not everyone.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collective dynamics, not just individual tactics.
Themes
strategy
human nature
power
collective behavior
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- business negotiations
- team leadership
- social movements
Key Concepts
egoism
social dynamics
limits of control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance individual influence with group forces?
- Can you ever truly control a crowd?
A Different Perspective
Even the clever can be outmaneuvered by group dynamics.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
