Corruption Quote by Anthony Trollope
““Though he was inquiring into himself as closely as he could, he never even told himself that he had been dishonest. Fraud and dishonesty had been the very principle of his life, and had so become a part of his blood and bones that even in this extremity of his misery he made no question within himself as to his right judgment in regard to them. Not to cheat, not to be a scoundrel, not to live more luxuriously than others by cheating more brilliantly, was a condition of things to which his mind had never turned itself. In””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Eustace Diamonds,” 1869
Self‑deception becomes ingrained, making honesty feel foreign and rationalizing immoral behavior
In simple terms: Dishonesty becomes habit, blinding self‑judgment
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑honesty to break harmful patterns
Themes
morality
self‑deception
integrity
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- professional ethics
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when you’re rationalizing dishonesty?
- What practices help maintain personal integrity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can be reinforced by rationalization
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