Quote by Samuel Johnson

They teach the morals of a whore, and the manners of a dancing-master

They teach the morals of a whore, and the manners of a danci

Summary

This quote criticizes someone or something that is perceived as promoting immoral principles or values while simultaneously presenting themselves as sophisticated or well-behaved. It suggests that the individual or entity in question may exhibit a misleading dichotomy between their proclaimed high standards of conduct and their questionable underlying moral character. The quote serves to highlight hypocrisy and emphasize the juxtaposition between appearance and substance.

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By Samuel Johnson

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