Assurance Quote by Robert Ardrey

“The human capacity for self-delusion is limitless”

— Sarah Fine

It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.

— Thomas Paine

I suppose our capacity for self-delusion is boundless.

— John Steinbeck

“Our capacity for self-delusion appears almost infinite.”

— John Baxter

Men are taught that if we are not the ultimate provider, we are a complete failure. We have to be number one in everything…

— Edgar Ramirez

The facile delusions which conceal from us our true situation all amount to this: that we are, or can be, wiser than the wisest…

— Leo Strauss

Inconsistencies in men are generally testimony to their immaturity.

— Edwin Louis Cole

There are many kinds of delusion.

— Michael Ende

Believing oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind. -Data

— Star Trek

I do know that we have delusions about ourselves in what we sound like.

— Meryl Streep

We all need a bit of self-delusion. It gets us over the difficult spots.

— John Ralston Saul

Shams and delusions are esteemed for soundest truths, while reality is fabulous. If men would steadily observe realities only, and not allow themselves to…

— Henry David Thoreau