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A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no…

“A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.” quote by William Hazlitt
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“A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.”

William Hazlitt

About This Quote

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

A hypocrite despises those he deceives yet lacks self-respect, even duping himself.

In simple terms: Hypocrite hates others, despises self.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self-awareness and integrity.

Themes

morality self‑respect deception

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political rhetoric
  • leadership
  • social media

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs show you’re self‑deceiving?
  • How can you align actions with values?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can mask true hypocrisy.

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