Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they d

Summary

This quote suggests that people might resist the truth because it can challenge their illusions and disrupt their comfortable beliefs and perceptions. It implies that individuals may prefer to hold on to their illusions, maintaining a version of reality that aligns with their desires, rather than confronting difficult or unpleasant truths. It highlights the tendency for humans to prioritize emotional comfort and security over the pursuit of objective truth.

By Friedrich Nietzsche

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