The most successful tempters and thus the most dangerous are the deluded deluders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those most likely to mislead others are often unaware they are doing so.
- In plain terms
- People who think they are right often mislead others the most.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of confident people who may be misinformed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe what you say just to convince others?
- How do you spot self-deception?
Another view
Deliberate liars can be just as dangerous.
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