Desire Quote by Charles Dickens
“ ... It is not my desire to wound the feelings of any person with whom I am connected in family bonds. I may be a hypocrite," said Mr. Pecksniff, cuttingly, "but I am not a brute.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861, dialogue by Mr. Pecksniff
Even when caring, one may hide hypocrisy; moral self‑image conflicts with actions
In simple terms: Desire to avoid hurting loved ones clashes with hypocrisy
Key Takeaway
Balance honesty with kindness
Themes
family
hypocrisy
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- conflict mediation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
self‑deception
ethical conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront hypocrisy in close relationships?
- When is honesty more important than sparing feelings?
A Different Perspective
Families can be blind to hypocrisy
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