self-deceit

Noun

Meaning

The act of deceiving one's self, or the state of being self-deceived; self-deception.

Source: Webster's dictionary

self deceit

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fact reality accuracy realism authenticity nightmare

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misconception

It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance. Marcus Aurelius

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