How do Molière's critiques of false piety apply today?
Ah, the enduring nature of human gullibility and the cunning of those who exploit it! The ‘Tartuffes’ of your age, I suspect, are as abundant as ever. They cloak their self-interest, their greed, or their lust for power in noble pronouncements, much like my infamous hypocrite. They speak of lofty ideals while seeking personal gain, manipulating the good intentions of others. One must, with unceasing vigilance, question the motivations behind grand gestures and earnest pronouncements. Are these actions truly virtuous, or merely a convenient performance for the audience of the world? The principle remains: judge by deeds, not by words alone.