Bob Greene Quotes

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

The most that can be said of flattery is that it is sometimes a cheap psychological trick with which charlatans and dishonest people lull others into a state of carelessness while they pick their pockets.

Always remember that as long as other people are gullible, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Like I, of all people, didn't know better than to lead a total stranger to the point where they could hurt me most, knowing how easily they'd be able to find their way back to it.

Everyone wants to put people on, I think. And get away with it! That's the thing: put people on and get away with it! That's a science in itself.

Whenever people tell you they are going to wipe the slate clean, it's your slate they mean to wipe.

You just let people do what they do and look at them and give them enough rope until they do what you thought they were going to do... which is screw you over.

People can be induced to swallow anything, provided it is sufficiently seasoned with praise.

No, it was honest," said Harry. "One of the only honest things you've said to me. You don't care whether I live or die, but you do care that I help you convince everyone you're winning the war against Voldemort.

I'd rather be Jack be smart, than Jack be quick. Watch out for the man with the big fat licking stick.

The biggest pests are the people who use altruism as an alibi. What they passionately wish is to make themselves important.

Don't you think people often say other people are tough when they do not know how to cheat them?

I have never taken the high road, but I tell other people to 'cause then there's more room for me on the low road.

You set me up," I say. "One big con. You can't blame me because I turned out not to be gullible enough. You can't blame the mark. That's not how it works. Have some respect for the nature of the game.

The dullness of certain people is sometimes a sufficient security against the attack of an artful man.

I had a job to do in the ring, and the businessmen around me had a job to do outside the ring, I did my job by beating up most of the guys they put in front of me and staying in shape, but the people I trusted didn't do their jobs.

Cunning has effect from the credulity of others, rather than from the abilities of those who are cunning. It requires no extraordinary talents to lie and deceive.

Hit that back-stabber where it hurts, right in the ambition.

People tend to forget that my presence runs counter to their best interests. And it always does. That is one last thing to remember. Writers are always selling somebody out.

There is none deceived but he that trusts.

I should say I am far more cleverer than any of the people who put me here. As a matter of fact, I could leave any time I wanted. It's only a doll house after all. Anyway, I don't mind. I like dolls. Particularly the live ones.

I'm buying things for people I don't even know. I'm like Willy Wonka, but more manipulative. Imagine if Willy Wonka had a devious goal.

Get out of control, but appear under control. It?s not bad to alarm other people, though ? it?s good for them.

It is a blind goose that cometh to the fox's sermon.

Take a good look around and you'll find people trying to mess with your mind.