A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People believe what they want to believe.
- In plain terms
- Wishful thinking clouds judgment.
- What can you take from it?
- Question your biases.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do I want to believe?
- How honest am I?
Another view
Sometimes hope is useful.
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