Cognitive dissonance Quote by Hermann Hesse

“He had very few doubts, and when the facts contradicted his views on life, he shut his eyes in disapproval.” quote by Hermann Hesse — Download Open image

““He had very few doubts, and when the facts contradicted his views on life, he shut his eyes in disapproval.””

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