“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies
to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot
distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for
himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” ― Fyodor
Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karazamov (1880)Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Quote of the Day (Dostoevsky, on Lying to Yourself)
“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies
to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot
distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for
himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” ― Fyodor
Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karazamov (1880)
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