Most of us are aware of and pretend to detest the barefaced instances of that hypocrisy by which men deceive others, but few of us are upon our guard or see that more fatal hypocrisy by which we deceive and over-reach our own hearts. – Laurence Sterne, 1760

The wicked work harder to preach hell than the righteous do to get to heaven. – Proverb

One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others. РMoli̬re

People are very inclined to set moral standards for others. – Elizabeth Drew, The New Yorker, 1987 February 16th