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单词 the devil can quote scripture for his purpose
释义

the devil can quote scripture for his purpose

proverb people may conceal unworthy motives by reciting words that sound morally authoritative
〈谚〉口蜜腹剑; 人们可以用冠冕堂皇的话来掩饰不良动机。
ORIGIN: with allusion to the Temptation.

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