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“If you were allowed one wish for your child, seriously consider wishing him or her optimism.”
― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

“Nothing in life is as important as you think it is when you are thinking of it.”
― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

“To derive the most useful information from multiple sources of evidence, you should always try to make these sources independent of each other.”
― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

“A simple rule can help: before an issue is discussed, all members of the committee should be asked to write a very brief summary of their position. This procedure makes good use of the value of the diversity of knowledge and opinion in the group. The standard practice of open discussion gives too much weight to the opinions of those who speak early and assertively, causing others to line up behind them.”
― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow

“higher income is associated with a reduced ability to enjoy the small pleasures of life.”
― Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow