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The quote says that repeating a falsehood to yourself can make it start to feel believable. It compares that self-deception to a spy adopting a cover story and acting as if it were true.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jason Collins
American professional basketball player
Jason Paul Collins is an American former professional basketball player, known for his 13 seasons as an NBA center. He played college basketball at Stanford and was named a third-team All-American in 2001. Selected 18th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2001 NBA draft, Collins went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets. His career was built around the center position, with Stanford and the NBA marking the main stages of his playing years.
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