Nothing is so easy as to deceive one’s self; for what we wish, that we readily believe; but such expectations are often inconsistent with the real state of things.
DEMOSTHENESWe believe whatever we want to believe.
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Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
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Clouds cannot cover secret places, nor denials conceal truth.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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What we wish, that we readily believe.
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The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.
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A man is his own easiest dupe, for what he wishes to be true he generally believes to be true.
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The man who flies shall fight again.
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By persistent labor man may attain to all excellence.
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Close alliances with despots are never safe for free states.
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Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
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Everything great is not always good, but all good things, are great.
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It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.
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Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
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It is impossible for men engaged in low and groveling pursuits to have noble and generous sentiments. A man’s thought must always follow his employment.
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We believe whatever we want to believe.
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