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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4587 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” meme mean?
The quote plays on numbers: fooling many people once, or the same person again and again, does not lead to the same outcome. People post it when a liar gets caught, when a promise is repeated too often, or when a brand abuses its audience’s trust. As a meme, the cut-off line is a wink between those in the know, since everyone knows the ending. The tone swings from grave to ironic depending on the picture beside it.
Where does the “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” meme come from?
The saying is often presented as a maxim credited to historical figures, with Abraham Lincoln the name most cited, although the attribution is not certain. On social networks it turned into a text to complete: the image or edit shows only the start and the dots. French-speaking users reused it as a reaction template, slipped under scenes of cheating, broken promises or unmasked tricks.
How to use the “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” meme
- A comment under a misleading ad quotes “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” and leaves it unfinished.
- After a promise is broken for the third time, a friend sends the meme to the group.
- In a card game, an exposed bluffer says half the quote and the other player completes it.
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The “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @evavcr |
How to get the “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; On peut tromper mille personnes une fois… comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
How does “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois” end?
It usually continues with the idea that you can fool one person a thousand times, but not a thousand people a thousand times.
Who said it?
It is often credited to Abraham Lincoln, though nothing proves he ever said it.
Why is the line cut short in the meme?
Because everyone knows the punchline, and stopping on the dots adds a feeling of complicity.
How do I get the On peut tromper mille personnes une fois… meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “On peut tromper mille personnes une fois…” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the On peut tromper mille personnes une fois… card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Abraham Lincoln — Wikipédia · Mème Internet — Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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