Self delusion

It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.

Beauty, Goodness, Self delusion

Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.

Argument, Contradiction, Self delusion

Everyone realises that one can believe little of what people say about each other, but it is not so widely realised that even less can one trust what people say about themselves.

Distrust, Self delusion, Self-Esteem, Trust

If you can only be tall because somebody else is on their knees, then you have a serious problem.

Self delusion, Self-Esteem, Superiority

When the liberal intellectual thinks of himself, he thinks chiefly of his own good will and prefers not to know that the goodwill generated own problems, that the love of humanity has its own vices and the love of truth own sensibilities.There is a morality of morality.

Intellectual, Liberals, Morality, Self delusion

Liberal intellectuals have always moved in an aura of self-congratulation.They sustain themselves by flattering themselves with intentions and they dismiss as reactionary whoever questions them.

Intellectual, Liberals, Self delusion

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

Conscience, Memory, Self delusion

Only the shallow know themselves.

Conceit, Self delusion

Your world is only a small as you make it.

Ambition, Self delusion, Self Doubt

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we can resemble.

Absurdity, Pretence, Self delusion

When you find yourself sinking as you walk across a pond, you will know that you have fallen into your own hubris.

Conceit, Hubris, Self delusion