Quotation by

Robert Anton Wilson

Most people live in a myth and grow violently angry if anyone dares to tell them the truth about themselves.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Many individuals create false beliefs about who they are and their reality, which they accept as true. When someone challenges these false beliefs by revealing uncomfortable facts, they often react with strong anger to protect their self-image.

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