Les moeurs sont l'hypocrisie des nations.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Moralities are the hypocrisy of nations.
- In plain terms
- National morals often conceal double standards.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the sincerity of proclaimed national virtues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we detect moral hypocrisy?
- What role does culture play?
Another view
Some nations genuinely uphold high ethical standards.
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