The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity
- Andre Gide (French writer, humanist and moralist, 1947 nobel prize for literature, 1869-1951)
Hypocrisy and distortion are passing currents under the name of religion
- Mahatma Gandhi (Indian Philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest, 1869-1948)
Hypocrisy in anything whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, and is revolted by it, however ingeniously it may be disguised.
- Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy (Russian moral Thinker, Novelist and Philosopher, notable for his influence on Russian literature and politics. 1828-1910)
Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo
- Ambrose Bierce (American Writer, Journalist and Editor, 1842-1914)
Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises, for never intending to go beyond promise, it costs nothing
- Edmund Burke (British Statesman and Philosopher, 1729-1797)
Every man alone is sincere. At the entrance of a second person, hypocrisy begins
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet, Lecturer and Essayist, 1803-1882)
There are many more quotes at the link below. The ones I listed here are from page 1 of that site.
2006-08-01 06:46:21
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answered by Carbon-based 5
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Don't know about being famous, but how about this Quote from Johnny and Donny Van Zant, "It's better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you're not." Wish I had thought of this one.
2006-08-01 12:02:46
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answered by Samurai Hoghead 7
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Muslim version of a hypocrite as told to us by our beloved prophet
when he talks he speaks untruth, when he makes a promise he does not keep it, and when he is given something in trust, he commits dishonesty."
2006-08-01 07:00:02
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answered by Anonymous
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I know this girl Chrissy that is fat as a hippo. But, no. No quotes.
2006-08-01 06:41:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Do as I say Not as I do.
2006-08-01 06:41:55
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answered by Anonymous
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