Quote by Thomas Otway

Honest men are the soft easy cushions on which knaves repose and fatten.

Honest men are the soft easy cushions on which knaves repose

Summary

This quote suggests that dishonest individuals take advantage of the trustworthiness and naivety of honest people. The word "soft easy cushions" symbolizes the vulnerability of honest individuals, as they become targets for manipulation by deceitful individuals referred to as "knaves." Instead of being cautious and skeptical, the honest individuals often provide comfort and support for the knaves, allowing them to thrive and benefit from their dishonesty. Thus, the quote implies that the trust of honest people becomes a weakness that the deceitful exploit.

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Honesty

By Thomas Otway

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