The important thing is not to lie to yourself. He who lies to himself and listens to his own lies reaches a state in which he no longer recognizes truth either in himself or in others, and so he ceases to respect both himself and others.

A man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point where he does not discern any truth either in himself or anywhere around him, and thus falls into disrespect towards himself and others. Not respecting anyone, he ceases to love, and having no love, he gives himself up to passions and coarse pleasures, in order to occupy and amus

“So probably men led to execution clutch mentally at every object that meets them on the way,”

14. Love Yourself Principle If you don’t love yourself, no one else will, and what’s more, you will never be happy. Any conflict between the heart and mind reflects negatively on a person’s appearance and character.