John VerdonThe stories people tell you about themselves seem to retain the possibility of being false. But what you discover about them by yourself seems to be the truth.
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The first thing people say about themselves is usually untrue. They might even lie to themselves, hoping to create self-image that they are someone different than who they are. This is because people cannot face the truth. They are driven by the need to be accepted and liked by others, so they twist their own stories before telling them to others.
People are not telling you the truth about themselves. They are lying to you.
Source: Shut Your Eyes Tight
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