He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A witty remark criticizing someone who possesses all the traits the speaker dislikes.
- In plain terms
- This person has all the bad qualities I hate.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes people annoy us with their specific traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle people you dislike?
- What traits do you hate?
Another view
Disliking someone entirely may blind you to their good points.
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