better clumsy sincerity than clever deceit
Proverb emphasizing that honest effort, even if unpolished, is superior to skillful deception.
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).