About This Quote
The word sophist refers to a person who is very clever. However, the word also refers to any person who deliberately gives wrong information to deceive others. A sophist is a deceiver that uses his or her cleverness to fool others. He or she may be able to look clever, but ultimately deception is something that is not good for the soul. The idea behind this quote is that if you are kind and intend justice, you will discover more than any sophist.
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