Quote by Henry Fielding

His designs were strictly honorable, as the phrase is; that is, to rob a lady of her fortune by way of marriage.

His designs were strictly honorable, as the phrase is; that

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being talked about had honest intentions in their actions, at least in their own perception. However, 'honorable' in this context refers to deceptively marrying a woman solely for her wealth. Despite the contradiction between the true nature of their actions and the concept of honorability, the quote emphasizes the person's belief in the rectitude of their designs, highlighting the subjective nature of ethics and the possibility of self-deception in justifying immoral behavior.

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By Henry Fielding

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