Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy.

Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy.

Summary

This quote suggests that being polite often involves being hypocritical to some extent. Politeness is a social and cultural expectation, and it often requires us to suppress our true feelings or intentions for the sake of maintaining harmonious interactions. We may have to hide our disagreements or put on a pleasant demeanor even when we don't genuinely feel that way. While politeness can help maintain civility in society, this quote hints at the inherent contradiction between displaying politeness and being completely authentic in our interactions with others.

By Ambrose Bierce

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