No one should suffer from the great delusion that any form of communism or socialism which promotes the dictatorship of the few instead of the initiative of the millions can produce a happier or more prosperous society.

The last great delusion is soon to open before us. Antichrist is to perform his marvelous works in our sight So closely will the counterfeit resemble the true that it will be impossible to distinguish between them except by the Holy Scriptures.

If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and honours, that I employ this power in the destruction of liberty and the diminution of commerce, let me awaken them from their delusion.

I keep working under the delusion that someday a library will ask for my manuscripts.

It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.

The only consistent hobby I've had is studying Spanish and French because of some delusion of grandeur to work around the world. I love sports but usually I'm looking for the next job.

For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.

It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.

And what do Democrats stand for, if they are so ready to defame concerned citizens as the "mob" - a word betraying a Marie Antoinette delusion of superiority to ordinary mortals. I thought my party was populist, attentive to the needs and wishes of those outside the power structure. And as a product of the 1960s, I thought the Democratic party was passionately committed to freedom of thought and speech.

Let no man in the world live in delusion. Without a Guru none can cross over to the other shore.

Love is the delusion that one woman differs from another.

Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in old clothes.

You must renounce all superficiality, all convention, all vanity and delusion.

It is a common delusion that you make things better by talking about them.

When I've gone back to work, it's always with that sense of inevitability. That may be a complete delusion, but it's the one that I need to get out of bed and go about my business. That sense that I can't avoid this thing. I better just get on with it.