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A Psychologist Explains Why We Lie To Ourselves—And Offers 2 Fixes
“The chilling truth behind self-deception is its unconscious control over our psyche. We genuinely believe our lies and rationalize our antagonistic actions. However, its long-term consequences far outweigh its short-term benefits.”
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“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
— Aristotle
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“Stay true to yourself. An original is worth more than a copy.”
— Suzy Kassem
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“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.”
— Virginia Woolf
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“Don’t be confused between what people say you are and who you know you are.”
— Oprah Winfrey
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“Deceiving yourself shouldn’t make logical sense. After all, lying involves telling someone something you know to be untrue. When you are both the liar and one lied to, this means you have to both know the truth and not know the truth. In practice, that means willfully disregarding key knowledge to arrive at a conclusion that is more convenient than what the facts appear to suggest.”
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“It is important to ask yourself whether your thoughts are consistent with facts or logic. There could be another explanation for a situation that is truer than your interpretation. Sometimes it is hard to break from long-held beliefs that have become part of your reality. Understand that it can take time and patience to overcome any negative preconceived notions toward your life that you’ve built up.”