Conservatives are often fond of La Rochefoucauld's... -Bari Weiss

Conservatives are often fond of La Rochefoucauld's famous aphorism that 'Hypocrisy is a tribute that vice pays to virtue,' and so tend to downplay hypocrisy as a sin. But in the marketplace of ideas they champion, hypocrisy may yet turn out to be the deadliest - or costliest - of sins.

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Bari Weiss is a journalist and editor known for her work in the field of opinion writing and commentary. With her thought-provoking articles and perspectives, she has contributed to public discourse, challenging prevailing narratives and offering insights on a wide range of topics.