Deception Quotes

574 quotes by 429 authors

The philosophy of praxis does not aim at the peaceful resolution of existing contradictions in history and society, but is the very theory of these… — Antonio Gramsci
To a large extent, the American church has become merged with the world. It has adopted so many of the world's ideals and standards that… — Billy Graham
The fundamental deception of Satan is the lie that obedience can never bring happiness. — R C Sproul
Flirtation and coquetry are so nearly allied as to be identical; both are the art of successful and pleasing deception. — Louise Colet
Our life-style contains more Thanatos than Eros, for egotism, exploitation, deception, obsession and addiction have more place in us than eroticism, joy, generosity and spontaneity. — Germaine Greer
Belief is a deception you play upon yourself.... — Rajneesh
The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
To give up pretensions is as blessed a relief as to get them ratified. — William James
When we consider reality itself we quickly become aware of its infinite complexity, and we realize that our habitual perception of it is often inadequate.… — Dalai Lama
Good science is more than the mechanics of research and experimentation. Good science requires that scientists look inward-to contemplate the origin of their thoughts. The… — Robert Burton
Profit is sweet, even if it comes from deception. — Sophocles
I have often heard, "I love God but just don't like His people." This may sound glib, but as John explained, this is a basic… — Rick Joyner
Invoking brings the heart closer to the hereafter and keeps the world away from the heart, even though the world is around it. Invoking warns… — Ibn Ata Allah
Since in the long run deception is likely to be found out, your character had better not only seem good, but be it. — F L Lucas
Deception is a state of mind and the mind of the State. — James Jesus Angleton
You must keep your honor! You can't speak for the country; you can do little about the national economy or actions of moral weaklings who… — Ezra Taft Benson
When you find your way you cannot be scared. You need to be brave enough to take wrong steps. The deceptions, failures, lack of enthusiasm,… — Paulo Coelho
The church today is riddled with fad doctrines and new sounds that distract from the clear message of the Great commission in the New Testament.… — John Hagee
The web of hypocrisy of today hangs on the frontiers of two domains, between which our time swings back and forth, attaching its fine threads… — Max Stirner
In all of history, we have found just one cure for errorâ€”a partial antidote against making and repeating grand, foolish mistakes, a remedy against self-deception.… — David Brin

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