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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker alleges that people claim opposition to certain actions but actually support them internally.
In plain terms
The speaker says people do not really care about what was done.
What can you take from it?
Public defense does not always reflect private belief.

Where it applies

  • scandals
  • political debates
  • public opinion

Putting it to work

  • identifying hypocrisy
  • questioning motives

Questions to consider

  • How do we know true beliefs?
  • Is hypocrisy common?

Another view

Claims about internal thoughts are unverifiable and speculative.

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