Dupe Quote by Honore de Balzac
“Let nothing dupe you! Such is the horrible maxim that acts as a solvent upon every noble feeling man experiences.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac, 1835
Beware of false promises that erode noble feelings, acting like a solvent that dissolves virtue.
In simple terms: False promises dissolve virtue.
Key Takeaway
Guard against deceptive influences.
Themes
integrity
deception
morality
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- politics
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect noble feelings?
- How to recognize a harmful maxim?
A Different Perspective
Not all influences are malicious.
![“PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method . . . of obtaining money by false pretences [by] "reading character" in the wrinkles [of] the hand. The pretence is not altogether false. . . for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word "dupe."” quote by Ambrose Bierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce0/ambrose-bierce-140_character_palmistry-n-the-947th-method-of-obtainin_2254020.jpg)
