Quote by Idries Shah

Denial and affirmation are games which people play.There are people who deny that they are capable of denying, and who would insist that people do not insist.

Denial and affirmation are games which people play.There are

Summary

This quote suggests that denial and affirmation are common behaviors that people engage in. Some individuals are in denial about their tendency to deny, and they would assert that others are not insistent. Essentially, it highlights the irony of individuals denying their denial, and their insistence that others do not insist. This quote could be interpreted as a commentary on human behavior and the games people play to avoid facing uncomfortable truths or accepting responsibility for their actions.

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Truth Mirrors Games Asleep Unaware

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