I am not Cugel the Clever for nothing!

Jack Vance
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If you are not Cugel the Clever for nothing then you are brilliant in your craft. Just like Cugel the Clever, your skills are well honed and use them intelligently to achieve your goals.

Source: Tales Of The Dying Earth

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