Some memories come with a very compelling sense of truth about them. And that happens to be the case even with memories that are not true.

I would be wary of experts' intuition, except when they deal with something that they have dealt with a lot in the past.

We can't live in a state of perpetual doubt, so we make up the best story possible and we live as if the story were true.

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.

The idea that you can ask one question and it makes the point - well, that wasn't how psychology was done at the time.

Doubting what you see is a very odd experience. And doubting what you remember is a little less odd than doubting what you see. But it's also a pretty odd experience, because some memories come with a very compelling sense of truth about them, and that happens to be the case even for memories that are not true.

To better avoid errors, you should talk to people who disagree with you and you should talk to people who are not in the same emotional situation you are.