Deception Quote by Kenzaburō Ōe
““ Once a person has been poisoned by self-deception, he can't make decisions about himself as neatly as all that," Himiko said, elaborating her friend's terrific prophecy; " You won't get a divorce Bird. You'll justify yourself like crazy, and try to salvage your married life by confusing the real issues. A decision like divorce is beyond you now, Bird, the poison has gone to work. And you know how the story ends ? Not even your own wife will trust you absolutely, and one day you'll discover for yourself that your entire private life is in the shadow of deception and in the end you'll destroy yourself. Bird, the first signs of self-destruction have appeared already!" " But that's a blind alley! Leave it to you to paint the most hopeless future you can think of. " Bird lunged at jocularity...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Personal Matter, Kenzaburō Ōe, 1964
Self‑deception clouds judgment, leading to destructive choices like divorce, and ultimately erodes trust and self‑integrity.
In simple terms: Self‑deception leads to bad decisions and loss of trust.
Key Takeaway
Seek honesty before making major choices.
Themes
deception
decision making
trust
self‑destruction
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- marriage crisis
- personal counseling
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
relationships
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑deceptions affect your decisions?
- How can you test the truth of your beliefs?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may dramatize for effect, not universal.
