Quote by George Bernard Shaw

A man's own self is the last person to believe in him, and is harder to cheat than the rest of the world.

A man's own self is the last person to believe in him, and i

Summary

This quote suggests that a person's own self-doubt and self-criticism can be more difficult to overcome or deceive than the doubts and criticisms of others. It implies that we often struggle to believe in ourselves and trust our own abilities, making it challenging to deceive or convince ourselves otherwise. While the world may have skepticism and doubts towards us, this quote emphasizes the importance and resilience of self-belief and self-confidence in overcoming those internal barriers.

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