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People dont like the true and simple they like fairy tales and humbug
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"People don't like the true and simple; they like fairy tales and humbug"

- Edmond De Goncourt

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This quote by Edmond De Goncourt suggests that individuals prefer to be deceived rather than face the truth. He indicates that individuals are more likely to think in something that is not real, such as a fairy tale, instead of accept the truth of a scenario. He is suggesting that individuals are more comfortable with a false complacency than with the truth. This could be because the truth can be hard to accept and can be uneasy to deal with. Individuals may likewise be more likely to think in something that is not genuine due to the fact that it is easier to accept than the fact. De Goncourt's quote implies that individuals are most likely to think in something that is not real since it is much easier to accept than the truth. He is recommending that individuals are more comfy with an incorrect complacency than with the truth. This might be since the reality can be tough to accept and can be uneasy to deal with. People might likewise be more likely to think in something that is not genuine due to the fact that it is much easier to accept than the reality.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Edmond De Goncourt between May 26, 1822 and July 16, 1896. He/she was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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