Quote by Christopher Hampton

I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.

I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by wh

Summary

This quote suggests that people can be categorised into two groups: those who knowingly lead their lives by embracing falsehoods and those who sincerely live by their own perceived truths. It implies that some individuals consciously choose to deceive themselves and others by accepting lies, while others genuinely believe in ideas or beliefs that might not align with the objective truth. Overall, the quote highlights the contrasting ways individuals navigate their lives based on their perceptions of reality.

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Belief

By Christopher Hampton

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