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Classical antiquity3 quotes
Men are nearly always willing to believe what they wish. — Julius Caesar · 49 BCNothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true. — Demosthenes · 349 BCA man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well. — Gaius Petronius · 66Age of Enlightenment1 quote
For what a man had rather were true he more readily believes. — Francis Bacon · 1620The Renaissance1 quote
He takes false shadows for true substances. — William Shakespeare · 1594