“Although it may happen that people who always repeat the same thing actually believe what they say, inevitably their speech will be perceived as insincere – presumably even by themselves, if they ever care to listen to themselves speak. In our culture, sincerity does not stand in opposition to lying, but in opposition to automatism and routine.”

“Although it may happen that people who always repeat the same thing actually believe what they say, inevitably their speech will be perceived as insincere – presumably even by themselves, if they ever care to listen to themselves speak. In our culture, sincerity does not stand in opposition to lying, but in opposition to automatism and routine.”

— Boris Groys