The Misanthrope by Molière

Alceste, the misanthrope, explains to Philinte that he hates mankind because there is so much hypocrisy, deceit, and false flattery in the world that he can’t find a man who will speak the truth openly. He asserts that all people should be completely frank and honest with one another. Philinte asks Alceste to be more tolerant because it is a part of human nature to flatter other people and to enjoy a certain amount of gossip.... More