The Blindness of Denial & Deniers
Jan 6, 2018 11:52:22 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
Not that long ago, I ran across a quote attributed to George Croly, the Irish-born poet, novelist, historian and Angelican priest. I believe that it speaks to a large majority of people...to include many of us on OPP. However, most would likely say that it is true of others without conceding that it probably applies to themselves, also.
"There are few things more singular than the blindness which, in matters of the highest importance to ourselves, often hides the t***h that is plain as noon to all other eyes."
"There are few things more singular than the blindness which, in matters of the highest importance to ourselves, often hides the t***h that is plain as noon to all other eyes."
Jan 6, 2018 12:12:23 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
slatten49 wrote:
Not that long ago, I ran across a quote attributed... (show quote)
Great quote and unfortunately so very true for all of us at one time or another, or for most of our time unless we make an effort to change our outlook.
Jan 6, 2018 12:15:19 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
no propaganda please wrote:
Great quote and unfortunately so very true for all of us at one time or another, or for most of our time unless we make an effort to change our outlook.
So true. Thank you, NPP.
Jan 6, 2018 13:20:08 #
Very true. I have been guilty as charged. As I age, I am trying to be better. The best you can do.
Jan 6, 2018 13:38:06 #
slatten49 wrote:
Not that long ago, I ran across a quote attributed... (show quote)
And, there are others that just flat refuse to acknowledge and accept the t***h.
Jan 6, 2018 13:44:41 #
PoppaGringo wrote:
And, there are others that just flat refuse to acknowledge and accept the t***h.
I believe that is called willful blindness
Jan 6, 2018 14:01:58 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
PoppaGringo wrote:
And, there are others that just flat refuse to acknowledge and accept the t***h.
For some odd reason, Salty...BB comes to mind.
Jan 6, 2018 17:05:26 #
slatten49 wrote:
For some odd reason, Salty...BB comes to mind.
No disagreement from this corner.
Jan 7, 2018 18:39:05 #
PoppaGringo wrote:
And, there are others that just flat refuse to acknowledge and accept the t***h.
yup
like two Marines who dunno how to play poker
Jan 7, 2018 19:01:24 #
I think this is just part of the human condition. I agree we should always strive to never lie to ourselves, but we can never be 100% successful in that endeavor. Part of being human.
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