Hypocrite Quote by Guru Nanak
“A man who, ever covetous, displays the flag of virtue, ,who is a hypocrite, a deceiver of the people, intent on doing injury, ,and a detractor ,from the merits of all men, one must know to be one who acts like a cat.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Guru Granth Sahib, early 16th century
Hypocritical virtue displays false righteousness; true virtue is humble and sincere.
In simple terms: False virtue is hypocrisy; true virtue is humility.
Practice authentic humility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public speaking
- community service
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine virtue?
- What actions reveal true humility?
Sincerity may be hard to verify.