Cheat Quote by Charles Dickens
“All other swindlers upon earth are nothing to the self-swindlers, and with such pretences did I cheat myself. Surely a curious thing. That I should innocently take a bad half-crown of somebody else's manufacture, is reasonable enough; but that I should knowingly reckon the spurious coin of my own make, as good money!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
Self-deception is the greatest fraud; we often cheat ourselves more than others.
In simple terms: Lying to yourself is the worst kind of cheating.
Key Takeaway
Beware of self‑deception.
Themes
self‑deception
integrity
honesty
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- financial choices
- relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you catch yourself in a lie?
- What values guard against self‑cheating?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can be subtle and hard to notice.
