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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A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
A pleasant illusion is better than a harsh reality.
Illusion is the first of the pleasures
Illusion is the first of the pleasures
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.
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.
Do not be misled by what you see around you, or be influenced by what you see. You live in read more
Do not be misled by what you see around you, or be influenced by what you see. You live in a world which is a playground of illusion, full of false paths, false values and false ideals. But you are not part of that world.
Illusion is the first of all pleasures.
Illusion is the first of all pleasures.
A woman should be an illusion.
A woman should be an illusion.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.
Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.
