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When you rationalize, you do just that. You make rational lies.

When you rationalize, you do just that. You make rational li

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone rationalizes, they are essentially deceiving themselves by creating logical-sounding excuses or justifications for their thoughts, actions, or beliefs. It implies that despite presenting these explanations as rational, they are actually "lies" because they disregard the truth or reality of a situation. In essence, this quote portrays rationalization as a mechanism to mask or justify behaviors or beliefs that may not be objectively justified or logical.

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Deception/lying

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