“ No self-respecting man can ever Accept esteem that 's prostituted so ”
Molière, The Misanthrope (1666). copy citation
| Author | Molière |
|---|---|
| Source | The Misanthrope |
| Topic | self-esteem respect |
| Date | 1666 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Curtis Hidden Page |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Misanthrope_(Molière) |
Context
“And treat alike the true man and the coxcomb.
What use is it to have a man embrace you,
Swear friendship, zeal, esteem, and faithful love,
And loudly praise you to your face, then run
And do as much for any scamp he meets?
No, no. No self-respecting man can ever
Accept esteem that 's prostituted so;
The highest honour has but little charm
If given to all the universe alike;
Real love must rest upon some preference;
You might as well love none, as everybody.
Since you go in for these prevailing vices,”
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