As we ascend the social ladder, viciousness wears a thicker mask.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bad behavior among those in power often hides behind more elaborate social pretenses than among common people.
- In plain terms
- Higher status people often hide their cruelty better than others.
- What can you take from it?
- Social status can mask bad character better.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who masks their behavior most effectively?
- What status signals do you trust?
Another view
Not all leaders are vicious, and some working class people are cruel too.
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