Quote by Charles Dickens

I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad men not looking you in the face. Don't trust that conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare honesty out of countenance, any day in the week, if there is anything to be got by it.

I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad me

Summary

This quote challenges the common belief that dishonest individuals are unable to make direct eye contact. The speaker dismisses this notion as nonsense and warns against trusting it. They assert that dishonesty can easily overpower honesty when there is a personal gain involved, suggesting that deceitful individuals can confidently face others without hesitation if there is something to be gained from their actions. In essence, this quote emphasizes the cunning nature of dishonesty and its ability to surpass the virtuous qualities of honesty when self-interest is at play.

By Charles Dickens

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