Associations to the word «Knavery»

Wiktionary

KNAVERY, noun. The (mis)behaviour of a knave, boyish mischief.
KNAVERY, noun. Deceit, an unprincipled action.

Dictionary definition

KNAVERY, noun. Lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada