We can love an honest rogue, but what is more offensive than a false saint?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An honest wrongdoer is preferable to a fake moral person.
- In plain terms
- A bad person who is truthful is better than a good person who lies.
- What can you take from it?
- Honesty matters more than appearing good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust more?
- Is honesty always the best policy?
Another view
An honest rogue can still cause harm.
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