Carl SaganAvoidable human misery is more often caused not so much by stupidity as by ignorance, particularly our ignorance about ourselves.
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To help understand the true meaning of the quote above, it is always wise to rely on science. A study that was published in the journal Psychological Science found that people are more likely to cheat when they are less aware of their own actions.
Source: The Demonhaunted World: Science As A Candle In The Dark
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