Cleverness

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That's kind of a special 'thing' in my own life and my best friend's life.

We were both once gullible and were seen as fools or were taken advantage of by third density locals who were so much into this ''cleverness'' that has never been able to drive the likes of us.
So yeah, it was hurtful and eventually made us cynical..  but we often try to brighten up our perception consciously and practice faith.

Although words can mean different things. and this one probably has a negative charge for me because of personal experiences.

Very sorry to hear that Cainite, faith is a really good way back to center, or truth.

I think shrewd could be attributed to a loan shark for one.
It can have a negative connotation.

Yeah, most translations I got were pointed to buisness and such.

Reminds me of a time when I got a call from my bank that I had to take a loan because the card was charged too much. I tried explaining that I can deposit the money in a few hours or the next day. But they insisted that it had to be now, so I took the loan. Later I talked with someone who works at the bank and they told me it doesn't work that way, I let it go in any case.