Quote by Albert Einstein

As far as I'm concerned I prefer silent vice to ostentatious virtue.

As far as I'm concerned I prefer silent vice to ostentatious

Summary

This quote expresses a preference for quiet vices over showy virtues. It suggests that the speaker values personal authenticity and private indulgence over public displays of righteousness. The quote implies that one's true character lies in their actions and inner intentions rather than the image they present to others. It may also imply a criticism of individuals who put on a facade of virtue without genuinely embodying those principles.

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By Albert Einstein

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