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“It may cost me twenty thousand francs; but for twenty thousand francs, I will have the right to rail against the iniquity of humanity, and to devote to it my eternal hatred.” quote by Moliere
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“It may cost me twenty thousand francs; but for twenty thousand francs, I will have the right to rail against the iniquity of humanity, and to devote to it my eternal hatred.”

Moliere

About This Quote

Source Play: "Le Misanthrope", 1666

Expresses willingness to sacrifice wealth to openly condemn humanity's moral failings.

In simple terms: Spend money to fight injustice.

Key Takeaway

Use resources to confront evil.

Themes

justice revenge morality

Mood

critical passionate

Type

literary political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • writing
  • public protest
  • philanthropy

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What causes justify extreme sacrifice?
  • How to channel hatred into constructive action?
A Different Perspective

May fuel endless bitterness.

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