We are one of only three species on our planet that can claim to be self-aware, yet self-delusion may be a more… — Michael Crichton Copy Share Image
What is history? Any thoughts, Webster?' 'History is the lies of the victors,' I replied, a little too quickly. 'Yes, I was… — Julian Barnes Copy Share Image
You don't have to be Dave Halberstam to see that the American role in both conflicts [the Iraq war and the Vietnam… — Jonathan Yardley Copy Share Image
“Whatever discoveries have been made in the land of self-delusion, many undiscovered regions remain to be explored.” — Paul Hoffman Copy Share Image
“The greater the artist, the greater the doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize." [ Modernism's… — Robert Hughes Copy Share Image
Men, unlike mockingbirds, have the capacity for systematic self-delusion. We echo each other with equal precision, equal eloquence, equal assurance. — Robert Ardrey Copy Share Image
“Human history is one prolonged and painful limping. We invariably step with one foot on the rock of justice, and with the… — Danail Hristov Copy Share Image
