If you do something bad, make sure there’s someone else around to blame.”
The Sage
Few people appreciate the delicate art of wrongdoing. Most amateurs commit their misdeeds alone, which is both foolish and inefficient. The Sage, however, understands that true wisdom lies not in avoiding trouble, but in ensuring there’s someone nearby to absorb the fallout. As he sagely puts it: “If you do something bad, make sure there’s someone else around to blame.”
It’s an ancient principle — as old as Eve and the serpent, or as modern as every office email chain ever sent. Why suffer the consequences yourself when you can diversify responsibility? From spilled tea to global catastrophes, history’s smartest wrongdoers have always known the power of a well-timed finger point. After all, chaos shared is chaos halved.
Of course, The Sage advises moderation. Blame should be spread with the care of a seasoned gardener, not the enthusiasm of a leaf blower. Choose your scapegoat wisely — ideally someone slow to realise what’s happened. And remember: the true master of mischief doesn’t deny wrongdoing — he simply makes it look like someone else’s idea.
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