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"一个对自己撒谎并且相信自己谎言的人,将无法辨识真相,无论是在他自己身上还是在其他人身上,最终他会失去对自己和他人的尊重。"

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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When a person constantly tells themselves lies and starts to believe those lies, they lose their ability to tell what is true in their own life and in other people. Imagine someone who keeps telling themselves they are very good at their job, even though they keep making mistakes. Over time, they start believing they are the best at their job and ignore any feedback or signs that suggest otherwise. This self-deception makes it hard for them to see the truth in any situation. As they continue this behavior, they stop trusting anyone else too because they have lost their grip on what is real and what is not. This loss of understanding makes it difficult for them to respect their own actions and decisions because deep down, they might know they are not being honest with themselves. Similarly, they also lose respect for others because they cannot differentiate between honesty and deceit anymore. To avoid this trap, it's important to always stay honest with oneself, even when the truth is hard to accept. By doing so, a person can maintain self-respect and trust in others, leading to better relationships and a clearer understanding of the world around them.

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Consequences Honesty Identity Integrity Respect Self-awareness Self-deception Self-respect Trust Truth
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