Self-deception Quotes

It may be that the deep necessity of art is the examination of self-deception.

Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-deception. Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture.

Self-deception ultimately explains Japan's plight. The Japanese have never accepted that change is in their interest - and not merely a response to U.S. criticism.

Nationalism is power hunger tempered by self-deception.

If we can but tear the blindfold of self-deception from our eyes and loosen the gag of self-denial from our voices, we can restore our country to greatness.

Narcissism and self-deception are survival mechanisms without which many of us might just jump off a bridge.