Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
Every advantage in the past is judged in the light of the final issue.
We believe whatever we want to believe.
As a vessel is known by the sound, whether it be cracked or not; so men are proved, by their speeches, whether they be wise or foolish.
Success has a great tendency to conceal and throw a veil over the evil deeds of men.
The fact speak for themselves.