Politics Quote by John N. Gray

“It lies in humanity's infinite capacity for self-deception where some perceived (and in this case long-desired) advantage is at stake”

— Antonia Fraser

“Resorting to lying or cheating in any competition amounts to conceding defeat.”

— George Hammond

“Relationships are often transactional, except of course we want to wallow in self-deception.”

— John Joclebs Bassey

“Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, lessens the friction of social contacts. It is only in lies, wholeheartedly and bravely told, that…

— Clare Boothe Luce

“Whatever the incentive, whatever the situation,dishonest people will try to gain an advantage by whatever means necessary.”

— Steven D. Levitt

“The secret of forming a successful relationship is for both partners to win.”

— John Gray

The fundamental factor of self-deception is this constant desire to be something in this world and in the world hereafter.

— Jiddu Krishnamurti

“Self-deception is an indispensable element of war, and that despite the fact that wars are calculated and planned, there is a sense in which…

— David Livingstone Smith

Our capacity for self-deception has no known limits

— Michael Novak

Self-deception helps us deceive.

— David Livingstone

“The human capacity for self-deception is very impressive, often showing breathtaking flights of creativity.   —Jerry L. Horner, Daniel Seligman Research Associate”

— Diana Delonzor

Human beings have a demonstrated talent for self-deception when their emotions are stirred.

— Carl Sagan