Don't go out of your way to correct a false assumption if it plays to your advantage.

Perception is more important than reality. If someone perceives something to be true, it is more important than if it is in fact true. This doesn't mean you should be duplicitous or deceitful, but don't go out of your way to correct a false assumption if it plays to your advantage.

Perception is more important than reality. If someone perceives something to be true, it is more important than if it is in fact true.

Truth is nothing but a formulated perception of experienced reality.

Your perception is your reality. My perception is my reality. But the real truth is something else!

We both know that, my friend, but a man's perception soon becomes his reality.