deceive oneself

Example Sentences

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To speak frankly, it strikes me as the height of puerility to wish to deceive oneself upon such subjects.

From Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 by Cooper, Susan Fenimore

After all, it is in the ability to deceive oneself that the greatest talent is shown, is it not?

From The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard by France, Anatole

It is easy to deceive oneself when it is painful to tell the truth.

From Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals by Stapleton, John H. (John Henry)

Therefore he said, venerably, that he hoped Mr. Roberts realized that it was possible to deceive oneself in such matters.

From The Voice by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell

But one must not deceive oneself; that impoverishment is only apparent, and in all his work there are evidences that his passion is only veiled.

From Musicians of To-Day by Blaiklock, Mary