"Those who have the most cunning affect all their lives to condemn cunning; that they may make use of it on some great occasion, and to some great end."

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In the struggle for supremacy the various political parties outdo each other in trickery, deceit, cunning, and shady machinations, confident that the one who succeeds is sure to be hailed by the majority as the victor. That is the only god--Success. As to what expense, what terrible cost to character, is of no moment.

— Emma Goldman