For the task assigned them Men aren't smart enough or sly Any rogue can blind them With a clever lie.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brecht suggests that ordinary people are easily fooled by clever lies from rogues.
- In plain terms
- Regular people can be tricked easily by smart liars.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay skeptical of clever stories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who has lied to you cleverly?
- How do you spot a rogue?
Another view
It assumes everyone is equally gullible.
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