“Dearer to me than a host of base truths is the illusion that exalts.”
“The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.”
“A deception that elevates us is dearer than a host of low truths.”
“Better the illusions that exalt us than ten thousand truths.”
“But afterwards, is there nothing more for me in life - no true home - nothing to be dearer to me than myself?”
“One word of praise from a woman is dearer to me than a whole ode from a man . .”