Able Quote by Anonymous
“With old liars who have been acting all their lives there are moments when they enter so completely into their part that they tremble or shed tears in earnest, although at that very moment, or a second later, they are able to whisper to themselves, "You know you are lying, you shameless old sinner! You're acting now, in spite of your 'holy' wrath.”
About This Quote
People can act with intense emotion while knowingly deceiving themselves, exposing inner conflict between conscience and performance.
In simple terms: Self‑deception can coexist with genuine feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reconcile inner contradictions.
Themes
self‑deception
performance
inner conflict
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
psychological
dramatic
When to use this quote
- acting classes
- personal reflection
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to hide truth?
- Can you act without feeling?
A Different Perspective
May rationalize harmful behavior as “acting.”
