The ego would rather be right than happy.
Christopher D. Wallis • Near Enemies of the Truth: Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free
you are absolutely not always going to be right, and the satisfaction of being right can be very dangerous.
Patty McCord • Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility
The people-pleaser is lying for poignant reasons: not in order to gain advantage, but because they are terrified of the displeasure of others.
The School of Life • How to Overcome Your Childhood
Stop living by telling yourself the story that you think other people will be happy reading.