There is a guilty conscience behind every brazen word and act and behind every manifestation of self-righteousness.
Eric HofferThere are many who have grave scruples about deceiving but think it as nothing to deceive themselves.
Eric HofferPropaganda ... serves more to justify ourselves than to convince others; and the more reason we have to feel guilty, the more fervent our propaganda.
Eric HofferThis food-and-shelter theory concerning man's efforts is without insight. The desire for praise is more imperative than the desire for food and shelter
Eric Hoffer