self delusion, n.All

Self-delusion often becomes greater the worse off we are. Some people are so far behind in a race that they actually believe they're leading.

Self-delusion is far more dangerous and universally pervasive than any external person or organization trying to delude you

Self-delusion is a boundless capacity.

Self-delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales.

Self-delusion is often held up as a negative thing, but people who successfully delude themselves certainly seem happier than the people who can't.

Self-delusion is most profound in those who see in others indications of insanity that they do not notice in themselves.

Self-delusion is not such a serious matter: you can forget all about it by tomorrow afternoon.

Self-delusion is necessarily a difficult thing to be able to discern in oneself.