Hypocrite Quote by Marcus Aurelius
““Never value anything as profitable that compels you to break your promise, to lose your self-respect, to hate any man, to suspect, to curse, to act the hypocrite, to desire anything that needs walls and curtains:””
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius, 180 AD
Acting against one's moral compass erodes integrity and self‑respect, leading to resentment and hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Breaking promises harms self‑respect and creates hate.
Key Takeaway
Preserve integrity, keep promises.
Themes
integrity
self‑respect
honesty
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- business deals
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your decisions?
- How do you handle pressure to betray them?
A Different Perspective
Even with profit, short‑term gains may tempt compromise.
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