People may see hypocrisy and cynicism all around them, but in my experience, almost without exception, they believe their own views and actions — even when contradictory, even when private motivations differ from public explanations — are righteous and principled.

John F. Harris (b. c. 1963) American political journalist, editor

“‘He Is Our O.J.'” Politico (9 Jan 2020)
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