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Altruism Quote by William Blake

“General good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocite, flatterer.” quote by William Blake
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“General good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocite, flatterer.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790

Self‑interest masks as virtue; true good requires honesty, not deceitful flattery.

In simple terms: Goodness isn’t false praise.

Key Takeaway

Seek authentic integrity.

Themes

morality integrity hypocrisy social critique

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • public discourse
  • personal relationships
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

ethics philosophy political satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you faced a moral dilemma?
  • How to balance truth with social harmony?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes honesty can be socially costly.

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