Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We are so used to dissembling with others that in time we come to deceive and dissemble with ourselves.
Summary
This quote suggests that the act of deceiving and hiding our true selves from others becomes so ingrained in our behavior that it eventually extends to deceiving ourselves. Constantly engaging in the act of dissembling with others overtime leads us to adopt a similar approach internally. This may result in a distortion of self-perception and an inability to confront our true thoughts, feelings, and motives. The quote highlights the dangers of self-deception born out of a habit of hiding and manipulating the truth.