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Self-deception Quotes
"The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself."
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"If all the economists in the world were laid end to end, it wouldn't be a bad thing."
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"Thou of thyself thy sweet self dost deceive."
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"People don't care about being duped as long as they're happy, which is the shortest form of happiness; hence 'self-duprication' becomes a habit."
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"The most lies we will ever tell in our lives will be to ourselves."
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"Everyone lies to themselves, but many people do it with good intentions. They want to believe what they tell themselves, it is oftentimes the best possible version of reality for them. Although it may not be accurate, it is a mural of their desires, aspirations, optimism and passion. These people usually either need time or a new experience to discover the truth. People who lie to themselves for different reasons are oftentimes trying to avoid something or escape blame for things they have done."
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