Quote by Malcolm Lowry

What I have absolutely no sympathy with is the legislator, the man who seeks, for his own profit, to exploit the weaknesses of those who are unable to help themselves and then to fasten some moral superscription upon it. This I loathe so much that I cannot conceivably explain how much it is.

What I have absolutely no sympathy with is the legislator, t

Summary

The quote expresses a strong disdain for legislators who take advantage of vulnerable individuals for their own personal gain. It condemns the unethical practice of exploiting the weaknesses of others and then attempting to justify it through moral or legal means. The speaker's disgust towards such behavior is so profound that words cannot fully capture the intensity of his abhorrence. Ultimately, the quote denounces the manipulative actions of those who profit from the misfortunes of others and pass judgment on their actions as morally acceptable.

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