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used to suggest that not everything or everyone that appears impressive or promising is truly exceptional or trustworthy

used to suggest that individuals may conceal their true power, skills, or motives, acting in a seemingly harmless or innocent manner while keeping their true nature or abilities hidden

used to imply that cheating or cutting corners may lead to short-term gains, but in the long run, it is not a sustainable or effective strategy for achieving success

used to imply that dishonest or unethical behavior ultimately leads to failure or negative consequences

used to suggest that children and fools, who may lack social filters or awareness of consequences, are more likely to speak the truth without pretense or deceit

used to emphasize that honesty, integrity, and adherence to moral principles are essential for achieving and maintaining success, respect, and authority

used to urge people to be honest, even if it may not be to their advantage, in order to expose and defeat dishonesty or wrongdoing

used to suggest that widely held opinions or reputations are often based on some level of truth or accuracy, but it does not necessarily imply that negative opinions are always justified or deserved

used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient

used to imply that discovering the truth requires effort and persistence, as the truth may not be immediately apparent or easily accessible