For desired conclusions, we ask ourselves, “Can I believe this?”, but for unpalatable conclusions we ask, “Must I believe this?

People will always prefer black-and-white over shades of grey, and so there will always be the temptation to hold overly-simplified beliefs and to hold them with excessive confidence

We are the sum total of our experiences.

What we believe is heavily influenced by what we think others believe

When we do cross paths with people whose beliefs and attitudes conflict with our own, we are rarely challenged.

We seek opinions that are likely to support what we want to be true.

For desired conclusions, we ask ourselves, "Can I believe this?", but for unpalatable conclusions we ask, "Must I believe this?

We may be particularly inclined to acquire and retain beliefs that make us feel good.

we believe certain things because they ought to be true.

I am willing to make people uncomfortable so that my daughter doesn't have to!

Do you believe in other universes? Do you think there's another dimension where we're happy?

In my dictionary, romance is not maudlin, treacly sentiment. It is a curry, spiced with excitement, and humour, and a healthy dollop of cynicism.

I had a lot of excess skin - I just needed to have it firmed

There is no logical connection between flying and laying eggs.

The players themselves can be classified into two groups- the attractions and the entry fees.

Its 75 Degrees! In December!

A beautiful question is an ambitious yet actionable question that can begin to shift the way we perceive or think about something - and that might serve as a catalyst to bring about change.