One swallows the lie that flatters, but sips the bitter truth drop by drop.

Denis Diderot
One swallows the lie that flatters, but sips the bitter...
One swallows the lie that flatters, but sips the bitter...
One swallows the lie that flatters, but sips the bitter...
One swallows the lie that flatters, but sips the bitter...
About This Quote

When it comes to the truth of the matter, some people are more willing to swallow the lie that flatters them rather than sipping the bitter truth drop by drop. Sometimes, the truth of the matter is something that is hard to swallow. We all know people who are more willing to do what is politically correct rather than what is right. They want to be known as victims instead of the victims of society.

Source: Rameaus Nephew / Dalemberts Dream

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