They are pursuing unreal objects of desire, which cheat and befool the reason, and turn to ashes when they are won.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
The upper classes are out for all they can get, and they befool the poor imbecile working man with all their highfalutin phrases to get it for them at the cost of his blood.
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke