Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

They use thought only to justify their injustices, and speech only to disguise their thoughts.

They use thought only to justify their injustices, and speec

Summary

This quote suggests that some people manipulate their thinking and communication skills to serve their selfish purposes. It implies that they use rationalization and clever rhetoric to justify their own unjust actions or beliefs, while appearing to be genuine and sincere to others. In essence, these individuals use thought as a tool for self-justification and speech as a mask to hide their true intentions or biases.

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By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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