Daniel Kahneman Quotes
We think, each of us, that we're much more rational than we are. And we think that we make our decisions because we have good reasons to make them. Even when it's the other way around. We believe in the reasons, because we've already made the decision.
Quotes to Explore
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Let's judge a man on what he's done.
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That's what I love about our music - it'll never be a hit because you can't dance to it.
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I enjoy getting gussied up for an event or date night.
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I'm married. I've been with my husband for six years. Now that I know what a healthy relationship is, I find I can write better about the unhealthiness of relationships.
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When I was a kid, I wanted a Chanel bob and bangs. My mom said no. I went to the salon anyway, and they said, 'No way - we are not going to do that to your hair.' So I did it myself. Big mistake. Instead of my bangs going down straight, they were sticking up like a cat. It was horrible.
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Racism is always there underneath, but usually it is exploited in these times of economic crisis, and it's hard to find out when one slides into another.
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There is nothing, really, that I wouldn't write about, and I do write about a lot of grim things.
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The Chinese are really good at diplomacy - and even at making their interlocutors feel very uncomfortable.
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America preaches integration and practices segregation.
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Families are families. We've all got them, more or less, and we all know what it's like to be bullied by another generation.
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There's been a big buzz about the Charlatans in the last couple of years. I've heard the word Charlatans more in the last few years than I'd heard it for the previous 20 years. People would interview me for years and never even mention the Charlatans.
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I've had my share of doing things that I really wish I hadn't done.
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I think, looking back, there was a lot of fear of success in me. When you are successful, you have to keep it up... it requires you to be responsible, and I had been pretty irresponsible.
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We need to focus on building up our own nation and creating jobs here at home.
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There's always been something a little pathetic for me at the work parties I've attended, especially thinking back to the restaurants I worked in. I remember a Christmas party in which we all got free T-shirts with the restaurant on the front and our names on the back.
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When I go home, I play with my baby dolls and strollers and diaper bags, and play with my sisters.
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Sir Rodin convinced my parents to have me committed; they are all in Paris to arrange it.
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Eventually, before I die, I hope to have written about every part I've played.
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I always wanted to be a doctor and go to art school, but I thought I'd regret it if I didn't act.
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You are you, and nobody else can do what you do. But a little talent can help.
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Once your body is in workout-mode, a few days off won't hurt. Muscle memory is magical. If you work out consistently, you can afford to miss a few sessions and your body will gladly pick up where you left off.
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I have a pretty good record of winning in court.
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It's no secret that I'm called to a different place, maybe, for some of the beliefs in the LGBTQ community because of my faith. With that said, I'm also called to be accepting and compassionate.
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We think, each of us, that we're much more rational than we are. And we think that we make our decisions because we have good reasons to make them. Even when it's the other way around. We believe in the reasons, because we've already made the decision.
