Quote by John Morley

He who hates vice hates men.

He who hates vice hates men.

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone hates vice, or immoral behavior, they are essentially expressing their disdain for humanity as a whole. It implies that one cannot separate individuals from their imperfections and shortcomings, and by despising vices, one ends up despising the people who possess them. In essence, it suggests that hating vice means hating the flawed nature of mankind.

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