It [will-making] is the latest opportunity we have of…
![“It [will-making] is the latest opportunity we have of exercising the natural perversity of the disposition ... This last act of our lives seldom belies the former tenor of them for stupidity, caprice, and unmeaning spite. All that we seem to think of is to manage matters so (in settling accounts…” quote by William Hazlitt](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/b18/william-hazlitt-326_accounts_it-will-making-is-the-latest-opportunity_2725505.png)
“It [will-making] is the latest opportunity we have of exercising the natural perversity of the disposition ... This last act of our lives seldom belies the former tenor of them for stupidity, caprice, and unmeaning spite. All that we seem to think of is to manage matters so (in settling accounts with those who are so unmannerly as to survive us) as to do as little good, and to plague and disappoint as many people, as possible.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human behavior often reflects caprice and spite, with people acting to cause harm rather than good.
In simple terms: People sometimes act out of spite and nonsense.
Key Takeaway
Beware of selfish motives in interactions.
Themes
human nature
spite
caprice
Mood
cynical
serious
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- ethical debates
- psychology counseling
Key Concepts
social commentary
personal essays
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives spiteful behavior?
- How can we promote goodwill?
A Different Perspective
May ignore altruistic actions.