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better clumsy sincerity than clever deceit
Proverb emphasizing that honest effort, even if unpolished, is superior to skillful deception.
巧詐は拙誠に如かずというように、誠実さが何より大切だ。
As the saying goes, 'Better clumsy sincerity than clever deceit' — honesty is what matters most.
A Japanese proverb derived from classical Chinese thought, contrasting skillful deception (巧詐) with clumsy sincerity (拙誠).