Anton Chekhov: Ordinary hypocrites pretend to be doves; political and literary hypocrites pretend to be eagles. But don't be disconcert

Ordinary hypocrites pretend to be doves; political and literary hypocrites prete — Anton Chekhov

Ordinary hypocrites pretend to be doves; political and literary hypocrites pretend to be eagles. But don't be disconcerted by their aquiline appearance. They are not eagles, but rats or dogs.

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