The Difference Between Being Right and Being Wise
Being right can feel powerful.
It can feel clarifying.
It can feel validating.
It can feel like proof that we
Being Impressive Is Not the Same as Being Wise
Human beings are often drawn to impressive people.
We notice talent.
We notice confidence.
We notice success.
We notice popularity.
The Map Is Not the Territory
“The map is not the territory.”— Alfred Korzybski
Origin
This phrase is associated with Alfred Korzybski, the founder of general
Why Intelligence Is Not Enough
Many people assume that intelligence naturally leads to better judgment.
This idea is understandable.
If someone is knowledgeable, analytical, articulate,
Suffering in Imagination
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”— Seneca
Origin
This line is from Seneca’s Moral Letters to
Hope Without Illusion
Some people fear that if they face reality honestly, they will lose hope.
That fear is understandable.
Reality can be
The Easiest Person to Fool
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.”— Richard Feynman
To Pay Attention
“To pay attention / this is our endless and proper work.” — Mary Oliver
Origin
This line comes from Mary Oliver’s
Illusion Is Not Always Stupidity
By illusion, I mean a belief, story, assumption, or way of seeing the world that is not well aligned with
Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Often attributed to Oscar Wilde; exact origin uncertain.
Origin
This quote is commonly
