We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincer

We ought to see far enough into a hypocrite to see even his sincerity. – G. K. Chesterton

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The most melancholy thing about human nature, is, that a man may guide others into the path of salvation, without walking in it himself; that he may be a pilot, and yet a castaway. – Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare, Guesses at Truth, by Two Brothers

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

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Keep thy smooth words and juggling homilies for those who know thee not. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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History is the chronicle of divorces between creed and deed. – Louis Fischer

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