Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every man alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins.

Every man alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second pers

Summary

This quote suggests that when an individual is alone, they are usually genuine and sincere in their thoughts, feelings, and actions. However, as soon as someone else enters the picture, the temptation to hide one's true self and engage in dishonesty or hypocrisy arises. It implies that the presence of another person often leads individuals to modify their behavior or present themselves in a way that may not align with their true values or beliefs. Therefore, the quote highlights the potential for human relationships to bring about deceptive tendencies in individuals.

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Hypocrisy

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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