He had one illusion - France; and one disillusion - mankind, including Frenchmen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person who was optimistic about France but pessimistic about humanity.
- In plain terms
- He loved France but lost faith in people.
- What can you take from it?
- National loyalty can coexist with human cynicism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love a country but hate people?
- Why the difference?
Another view
It generalizes human nature based on personal experience.
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