“Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.”
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Bierce, A. (n.d.). Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32850-politeness-n-the-most-acceptable-hypocrisy/
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Bierce, Ambrose. “Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32850-politeness-n-the-most-acceptable-hypocrisy/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Bierce, Ambrose. “Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32850-politeness-n-the-most-acceptable-hypocrisy/.