Is there a word for the paradox where it seems everyone always would act more righteous than the politicians, CEOs or even celebrities under similar circumstanc

Is there a word for the paradox where it seems everyone always would act more righteous than the politicians, CEOs or even celebrities under similar circumstances? Not an attack on OP or the article, its not too bad... its just I get tired of people saying they would _never_ do these things if they were CEO.