Quote by William Hazlitt

They are the only honest hypocrites, their life is a voluntary dream, a studied madness.

They are the only honest hypocrites, their life is a volunta

Summary

This quote suggests that the individuals being referred to are the only genuine hypocrites, as they openly acknowledge their own contradictions and inconsistency. Their life is described as a "voluntary dream" and a "studied madness," implying that they purposefully choose to live in contradiction to societal norms and conventional expectations. This might imply that these individuals are self-aware and intentional in their actions, and paradoxically find honesty in their own hypocrisy.

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By William Hazlitt

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