Speech without sincerity deceives others and corrupts the self.
Hypocrisy is words without matching deeds.
It is the appearance of virtue without its substance, which Confucius called shameful.
Such a life cannot sustain trust. And without trust, neither friendships nor states can endure.
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue (Analects 1:3).
The superior person is ashamed if his words exceed his deeds (Analects 14:27).
Clever words and a pretentious manner rarely accompany benevolence (Analects 17:17).
Without trust, a state cannot stand (Analects 12:7).
Peace,
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