Quote by Sydney J. Harris
Everyone admits that the truth hurts but no one applies this adage to himself -and as soon as it begins to hurt us, we quickly repudiate it and call it a lie. It is this tendency toward self-deception (more than any active sin) that makes human progress slow and almost imperceptible.
Summary
This quote suggests that while people acknowledge the painful nature of truth, they often do not apply it to their own lives. When faced with uncomfortable truths about themselves, individuals tend to reject or deny them, labeling them as lies. This inclination towards self-deception, rather than deliberate wrongdoing, hampers progress because it inhibits self-reflection and growth. Human progress is hindered by our reluctance to confront and confront painful truths about ourselves, leading to gradual and barely noticeable advancement.
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