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William Hazlitt

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.

William Hazlitt

Respect

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A hypocrite looks down on the people he tricks because he knows he is being dishonest, yet he also lacks self-respect for pretending to be someone he is not. He wishes he could fool himself as easily as he fools others, showing a deep inner conflict and self-contempt.

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