I guess that’s why they call it ‘wishful thinking’, right?
How do your wishes and desires influence what you think is real?
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“Nothing is easier than self-deception. For what each person wishes, that he also believes to be true.”
Demosthenes
>As much as I love and respect Demosthenes, I don’t know if I agree with this particular sentiment. I remember someone in college telling me that they really wished there was a god, and wanted to believe in one, but couldn’t because their reason wouldn’t allow it. Though I do think many people believe in god just because they hope there is one, or hope there is life after death at least.