It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts... For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst, and to provide for it.
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I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what read more
I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.
Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore read more
Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces.
A woman should be an illusion.
A woman should be an illusion.
Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so.
Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so.
Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.
Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.
Illusion is the first of the pleasures
Illusion is the first of the pleasures
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else read more
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.
The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there.
The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there.
