Self-deception

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Is self-deception always bad? Are there any beliefs so dear to you that, in a world where they weren't true, you would prefer to go on believing them?

Update: very interesting answers so far, I hope I get to hear from lots more of you!

Comments

[despina.livejournal.com]

Totally. Without "everything will be alright in the end", well, I dunno but it wouldn't be good. I keep believing it even though it is manifestly bollocks in this world.