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“There are certain ways you have to delude yourself. Self-delusion is important, for instance in family life. You know what I mean? If you're in love with your wife you have to go in there with blind faith. You have to support everything. And with your kids, you have to believe that you're doing something that has higher purpose; even though you don't have any evidence that that's the way it's going to turn out.”

Quote by Greg Graffin

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Greg Graffin, born on November 6, 1964, is a renowned musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band Bad Religion, and has also made significant contributions to the field of science. more

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