Detest Quote by Moliere
““My hate is general, I detest all men; Some because they are wicked and do evil, Others because they tolerate the wicked, Refusing them the active vigorous scorn Which vice should stimulate in virtuous minds.””
About This Quote
Source Play: “Le Misanthrope”, 1666
The speaker condemns all men, both wicked and complicit, urging vigorous moral scorn against vice.
In simple terms: Hate all men, especially the wicked and those who enable them.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate strong moral judgment.
Themes
morality
critique
human nature
Mood
critical
philosophical
Type
monologue
ethical
When to use this quote
- judging character
- moral education
- political discourse
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
social criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to condemn an entire gender?
- How can we target vice without blanket hatred?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralization can ignore individual nuance.
