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“Lying to ourselves is more deeply ingrained than lying to others.” quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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“Lying to ourselves is more deeply ingrained than lying to others.”

Fyodor Dostoevsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Self‑deception is a habit deeper than outward falsehoods, shaping our inner narrative more than our social lies.

In simple terms: We lie to ourselves more than to others.

Key Takeaway

Examine your inner narratives.

Themes

psychology self‑awareness human nature

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • relationship counseling
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

cognitive bias self‑deception existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner belief have you avoided questioning?
  • How does self‑lie affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can be rationalized and hard to confront.

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