Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.
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There are no more thorough prudes than those who have some little secret to hide.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People who are overly concerned about propriety often have hidden flaws or secrets.
George Sand's quote suggests that individuals who appear to be the most moralistic or judgmental often possess their own hidden shortcomings. Such prudes tend to project their insecurities and secrets onto others, implying that their strict adherence to social norms is a protective facade rather than genuine virtue.
Themes
PrudenceSecretHypocrisyJudgmentMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about hypocrisy in society.
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