I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.

He outwitted her.

Tom outwitted me.

I was outwitted by Tom.

Tom was outwitted by Mary.

Tom outwitted us.

Who will outwit whom?

Tom is often outwitted by Mary.

Tom managed to outwit Mary.

Tom outwitted Mary.