If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom. The two are inseparable partners in the great adventure of humanity.
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He tells so many lies that he convinces himself after a while that he's telling the truth. He just doesn't recognize truth or falsehood.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes how repeated lies can distort a person's perception of reality.
This quote by Robert Kennedy reflects the psychological impact of dishonesty on an individual. It suggests that when a person tells lies frequently, they can become so entrenched in their fabrications that they start to believe them as truths, blurring the lines between reality and deception. This phenomenon demonstrates the profound effects of self-deception and the challenges of discerning objective truth.
Themes
LiesTruthSelf-DeceptionPerceptionReality
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate about honesty in politics, this quote can be used to illustrate the dangers of lying.
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