Makeup was undertaken merely to deceive others, then it gradually turned out to be self-deceived.

化妆起初是为了欺人，之后就成了自欺。

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Nothing is easier than to deceive one's self.

再没有什么比欺骗自己更容易了。

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In negotiations, Haselhun and Wong also found that wider-faced men demonstrate greater self-interest, deceive others and are more likely to cheat in order to increase their financial gain.

哈瑟胡恩和伊莱恩•黄还发现，在谈判中，宽脸男人更自私，更善于欺骗别人，而且更可能会为了获得更多经济利益而作弊。

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Our human ability to self-deceive and rationalize is a powerful force.

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"There will be strong psychological and emotional incentives to defend and remain loyal to the family member, and to delude and self-deceive themselves about the reality of their relative's guilt, " Price said.

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