"It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets."
Voltaire
7 FAMOUS QUOTES · HYPOCRISY
Read 7 famous hypocrisy quotes from great authors, with links to more quote topics.
"It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets."
Voltaire
“Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress.”Napoleon Bonaparte
“Power always thinks that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws.”John Adams
“And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?”Jesus Christ
“Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.”Diogenes
“The great thieves are leading away the little thief.”Diogenes
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
George Orwell