What I hypocrite I am. To pretend that my motives are pure
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-awareness reveals hypocrisy in claiming pure motives.
- In plain terms
- Admitting mixed motives shows honesty.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your own motives to find truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motive do you hide?
- How honest are you with yourself?
Another view
Some motives are genuinely pure.
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