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    We have, in fact, two kinds of morality side by side: one which we preach but do not practice, and another which we practice but seldom preach.

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Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.

Mathematics allows for no hypocrisy and no vagueness.

by Stendhal Found in: Hypocrisy Quotes,
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The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

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O serpent heart, hid with a flow'ring face!
Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave?

O serpent heart, hid with a flow'ring face!
Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave?

by William Shakespeare Found in: Hypocrisy Quotes,
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So smooth he daubed his vice with show of virtue
That, his apparent open guilt omitted--
I read more

So smooth he daubed his vice with show of virtue
That, his apparent open guilt omitted--
I mean, his conversation with Shore's wife--
He lived from all attainder of suspects.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Hypocrisy Quotes,
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Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob

Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob

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O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!

O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!

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And the veil
Spun from the cobweb fashion of the times,
TO hid the feeling heart?

And the veil
Spun from the cobweb fashion of the times,
TO hid the feeling heart?

by Mark Akenside Found in: Hypocrisy Quotes,
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Constant at Church and 'Change; his gains were sure;
His givings rare, save farthings to the poor.

Constant at Church and 'Change; his gains were sure;
His givings rare, save farthings to the poor.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Hypocrisy Quotes,
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It is easy for men to talk one thing and think another.

It is easy for men to talk one thing and think another.

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