Yet still we hug the dear deceit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often cling to comforting lies rather than face painful truths.
- In plain terms
- We prefer comforting lies over harsh realities.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid clinging to illusions that comfort you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lie do you cling to?
- Why is truth hard?
Another view
Sometimes ignorance is genuinely better for mental health.
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