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Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.

Adam Clarke (1831). “Discourses on various subjects relative to the being and attributes of God, and his works in creation, providence, and grace”, p.307

Each of us assumes everyone else knows what he is doing. They all assume we know what we are doing. We don't.

Philip K. Dick (1995). “The Shifting Realities of Philip K. Dick: Selected Literary and Philosophical Writings”, Pantheon

We mistakenly assume that if our partners love us they will react and behave in certain ways - the ways we react and behave when we love someone.

John Gray (2012). “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships”, p.10, HarperCollins UK

But oftentimes celestial benedictions Assume this dark disguise.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1867). “The Poetical Works of H. W. Longfellow. Complete Edition”, p.134

Whenever government assumes to deliver us from the trouble of thinking for ourselves, the only consequences it produces are those of torpor and imbecility.

William Godwin (1793). “An enquiry concerning political justice, and its influence on general virtue and happiness”, p.143

If you have problems in your life, don’t assume there is something wrong with you.

"The Atonement:All for All". Bruce C. Hafen's address at the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.lds.org. April 2004.

We assume that celebrities have it easy and so love to watch them having to endure a bit of hardship.

"Celebrity Big Brother: Producer Interview". FemaleFirst Interview, www.femalefirst.co.uk.