A nice man is a man of nasty ideas.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone who appears pleasant may actually hold unpleasant or harmful beliefs.
- In plain terms
- A polite person can still have bad thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearances can hide true character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust someone who is too nice?
- How do you spot hidden bad ideas?
Another view
Not everyone with nasty ideas is intentionally deceptive.
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