Deceit Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“It is as easy to deceive one's self without perceiving it, as it is difficult to deceive others without their finding out.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Maximes", 1665
Self‑deception is easy because it avoids confronting truth, while deceiving others inevitably reveals inconsistencies.
In simple terms: Lying to self is easy; lying to others is hard.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest self‑assessment.
Themes
self‑deception
truth
integrity
perception
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interpersonal trust
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy of self
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑lies do you hold?
- How can you verify your own perceptions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can blind one to reality.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
