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The art of living is the art of knowing how to believe lies
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"The art of living is the art of knowing how to believe lies"

- Cesare Pavese

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This quote by Cesare Pavese speaks to the concept that life is full of lies and deception. In order to live an effective life, one should discover how to recognize and accept these lies. This indicates that one must have the ability to discern between fact and fallacy, and have the ability to accept the lies that exist to them. It likewise indicates that a person should have the ability to accept the lies that they tell themselves in order to cope with the truths of life. This quote recommends that the art of living is not just about understanding the truth, but also about having the ability to accept the lies that exist to us. It is a pointer that life has plenty of deceptiveness and that we need to find out to accept it in order to live a successful life.
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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Cesare Pavese between September 9, 1908 and August 27, 1950. He/she was a famous Poet from Italy. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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