'Tis very strange Men should be so fond of being thought wickeder than they are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People sometimes act worse than they are to seem more dangerous or exciting.
- In plain terms
- Some pretend to be more evil just to impress others.
- What can you take from it?
- Projection of wickedness can be a vanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do people hide their true selves?
- Why seek a bad reputation?
Another view
Sometimes bad behavior stems from coercion rather than vanity.
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