"Man is the only animal that learns by being hypocritical. He pretends to be polite and then, eventually, he becomes polite"
- Jean Kerr
About this Quote
This quote by Jean Kerr recommends that humans are distinct in their ability to find out through hypocrisy. We typically pretend to be courteous, even when we do not feel it, in order to harmonize society's expectations. In time, nevertheless, this behavior ends up being deep-rooted and we end up being truly courteous. This quote implies that people are capable of learning through imitation which our behavior is shaped by our environment. It likewise suggests that our behavior is malleable which we can find out to be polite even if we do not feel it. This quote highlights the power of hypocrisy in teaching us how to behave in society.
This quote is written / told by Jean Kerr between July 10, 1923 and January 5, 2003. He/she was a famous Playwright from USA.
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