George Bernard Shaw: Optimistic lies have such immense therapeutic value that a doctor who cannot tell them convincingly has mistaken his pro

Optimistic lies have such immense therapeutic value that a doctor who cannot tel — George Bernard Shaw

Optimistic lies have such immense therapeutic value that a doctor who cannot tell them convincingly has mistaken his profession.

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Hypocrisy is a revolting, psychopathic state. — Anton Chekhov
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An untempted woman cannot boast of her chastity. — Michel de Montaigne
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Y así, del poco dormir y del mucho leer, se le secó el cerebro, de manera que vi — Miguel de Cervantes