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They see what they want to see, and they select as truth that which serves the purpose they desire to see prevail.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “They see what they want to see, and they select as truth that which serves the purpose they desire to see prevail.”
Editor's note · Context
Laski observes that people often distort truth to align with their desires, highlighting a common human tendency.
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