Quote by Voltaire

[Men] use thought only to justify their wrong-doings, and words only to conceal their thoughts.

[Men] use thought only to justify their wrong-doings, and wo

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals misuse their ability to think and articulate, using it primarily as a means to rationalize and defend their unethical actions. It further expresses that people employ their words not to express their true thoughts or intentions, but rather to mask or hide them from others. The quote implies that there exists a tendency among some individuals to manipulate language and reasoning for self-serving purposes, potentially indicating the presence of deceit or ulterior motives behind their words and deeds.

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