Both of us, me and Friedrich Nietzsche being writers, if we weren't capable of some strategic self-deception, we would have moved on to more lucrative careers long ago. — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
When I was writing Love and Lies, I was going over a lot of my old notes to see if there were any insights in them. I was obsessed with Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, Arthur Schopenhauer. These are not guys… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
“A suicide attempt can be very much like falling in love. You're not really sure, as you proceed, what is real and what you're… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
That is the person you want publishing your book. To be in it, you really have to believe in books and love whatever it… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
Both of us, me and Friedrich Nietzsche being writers, if we weren't capable of some strategic self-deception, we would have moved on to more… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
It's the same when you listen to any kind of successful athlete. My older brother has a useful name for them - he calls… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
That's the old AA maxim, "Always have a drink in your hand and you'll never want a drink." That's one of the most classic… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
I don't care about the politics, I don't care about the practicality, I don't care about any of it. — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
When I was writing Love and Lies, I was going over a lot of my old notes to see if there were any insights… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
What is the most fascinating kind of self-deception to me, and a kind that isn't necessarily unhealthy, is what Friedrich Nietzsche called "strategic self-deception."… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
Unreflective self-deception leads people into hypocrisy and all sorts of moral failings. When you look at these people who are busy pontificating like I… — Clancy Martin Copy Share Image
