Quote by Aldous Huxley
Cant is always rather nauseating; but before we condemn political hypocrisy, let us remember that it is the tribute paid by men of leather to men of God, and that the acting of the part of someone better than oneself may actually commit one to a course of behavior perceptibly less evil than what would be normal and natural in an avowed cynic.
Summary
This quote suggests that while political hypocrisy may be distasteful, it is a necessary price to pay in the interaction between practical individuals ("men of leather") and moral authorities ("men of God"). It proposes that sometimes, pretending to be better than one actually is can lead to behavior that is still less morally corrupt compared to someone who openly embraces cynicism. In essence, it implies that adopting a façade of virtue can sometimes result in actions that are relatively less evil than what would be typical for a cynic.
Topics
Politics
Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.
