Quote by Jean Kerr

Man is the only animal that learns by being hypocritical. He pretends to be polite and then, eventually, he becomes polite.

Man is the only animal that learns by being hypocritical. He

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unique ability of humans to learn and adapt through hypocrisy. Initially, humans may pretend to exhibit certain traits or behaviors, such as politeness, without genuinely possessing them. However, through the process of practice and repetition, this pretense eventually leads to the development of those qualities. It suggests that humans have the capability to evolve and change, even if their initial intentions may not have been entirely genuine.

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Hypocrisy

By Jean Kerr

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