Man is a victim of dope In the incurable form of hope. - Ogden Nash

Oh, than to enjoy a storm like this
There's nothing I would rather, Don't dive between the blankets, Miss!
Or else leave room for Father.

When people reject a truth or an untruth it is not because it is a truth or an untruth that they reject it.
No, if it isn't in accord with their beliefs in the first place they simply say, "Nothing doing," and refuse to inspect it.

Certainly there are things in life that money can’t buy, but it’s very funny –
Did you ever try buying them without money.