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“A criminal is twice a criminal when he adds hypocrisy to his crime.” quote by Marie Corelli
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“A criminal is twice a criminal when he adds hypocrisy to his crime.”

Marie Corelli

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A criminal’s moral corruption deepens when he adds hypocrisy, compounding the wrongdoing.

In simple terms: A criminal becomes worse by being hypocritical.

Key Takeaway

Avoid hypocrisy to prevent moral decay.

Themes

ethics hypocrisy crime integrity morality character

Mood

critical serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • legal defense
  • political rhetoric
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy psychology of deception social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you justified bad actions?
  • How does hypocrisy affect trust?
A Different Perspective

Hypocrisy can be hard to detect in oneself.

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