Quote by Lauryn Hill

Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.

Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work.

Summary

This quote suggests that perceiving and understanding the real world as it is may be straightforward. However, engaging in deception and dishonesty requires a significant amount of effort and skill. It implies that manipulating or distorting reality to suit one's agenda or hide the truth is more demanding than accepting and embracing the truth. Overall, this quote highlights the challenges and complexities associated with deception, contrasting it with the simplicity of accepting reality as it presents itself.

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By Lauryn Hill

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