“...'fundamentalism' and 'liberalism' and terrorism.' These labels only tell us partial truths. We must use them humbly, guardedly, Niebuhr would say, aware of the limitations of our own vision and of our own capacity for misunderstanding and self-deception.”
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“The notion of the perfect time is more than myth. It's the ultimate self-delusion.”
“What we believe to be the motives of our conduct are usually just the pretexts for it.”
“When my wits fail me, I resort to self-deception.”