And this is not hypocrisy?:' Hypocrisy? No. The hypocrite knows what he really is, and labors to conceal it from others in order to gain from their misplaced faith in him
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hypocrisy is defined as knowing your true nature but hiding it to benefit from others' trust.
- In plain terms
- A hypocrite knows they are fake but pretends to be good for gain.
- What can you take from it?
- Hypocrisy involves knowing deception and using it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is hiding truth acceptable?
- Do you ever hide your flaws?
Another view
It ignores situations where people hide flaws for protection rather than gain.
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