‘Tis no sin to cheat the devil.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that it's not wrong to try to trick or outsmart someone who is trying to trick or harm you. In this case, the "devil" represents someone who is evil and wants to take advantage of you. So if you can find a clever way to avoid being harmed by this evil person, it's not considered a sin or wrong thing to do.
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