Doesn't matter now, devils who paint angels.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who seem holy may actually be corrupt.
- In plain terms
- Not everyone who looks good is good.
- What can you take from it?
- Be wary of false righteousness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who have you trusted too easily?
- How do you spot fakes?
Another view
Sometimes people genuinely mean well despite flaws.
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