Virtually no idea is too ridiculous to be accepted, even by very intelligent and highly educated people, if it provides a way for them to feel special and important. Some confuse that feeling with idealism.
The words of truth are simple.
婚姻是一所好学校。
The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all.
事实并非真相，尽管它们是真相的一部分。