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What does it mean?
He remarks on someone's cleverness, saying they can do anything and get around anything.
In plain terms
He praises a person's ability to overcome any obstacle.
What can you take from it?
Cleverness enables problem‑solving in tough situations.

Where it applies

  • strategic planning
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • cultivate flexible thinking
  • learn from adaptive examples

Questions to consider

  • When does cleverness become hubris?
  • How can adaptability be measured?

Another view

Overconfidence can overlook limits.

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