deceive oneself
Example Sentences
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And the young man— At this distance it was easy to deceive oneself, but did not that face bring something back?
From Born in Exile by Gissing, George
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)
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
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
The birds were trilling and chattering in the woods, and among so many sounds it was easy to deceive oneself.
From The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas by Strang, Mrs. Herbert
