Altruism Quote by William Blake
“General good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocite, flatterer.”
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.
Seek authentic integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- public discourse
- personal relationships
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced a moral dilemma?
- How to balance truth with social harmony?
Sometimes honesty can be socially costly.