It would seem that this is a great crime, of which they…
““It would seem that this is a great crime, of which they are all guilty. How frightened hypocrisy hastens to defend itself, and to get under cover.’ He””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He condemns collective guilt and the self‑protective nature of hypocrisy, showing how fear fuels denial.
In simple terms: Guilt and hypocrisy feed each other.
Recognize and confront hypocrisy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal accountability
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hypocrisies exist in your community?
- How does fear shape denial?
Self‑defense can obscure truth.