In today’s world — in which it has become nearly impossible to discern genuine facts in the midst of an incessant barrage of lies, rumors and misdirection — it seems most appropriate to share a couple of insightful quotes on the subject of deception.

And so, without further comment, I give you the words of an American socialist, activist, and trade unionist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Eugene V. Debs; and a 19th-century French poet, essayist and art critic, Charles Baudelaire — two vastly different people from different eras, but each wise in the ways of his fellow humans:

“In every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or both to deceive and overawe the People.”

. . . and . . .

“The devil’s finest trick is to persuade you
that he does not exist.”

As promised, no comment from me is required.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
11/24/25