"Hindsight is of little value in the decision-making process. It distorts our memory for events that occurred at the time of the decision so that the actual consequence seems to have been a "foregone conclusion." Thus, it may be difficult to learn from our mistakes."

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Source : Diane F. Halpern (2002). “Thought and Knowledge: An Introduction to Critical Thinking, 4th Edition”, p.340, Routledge

Diane F. Halpern

#Memories Quotes #Mistake Quotes #Decision Quotes

“The intensest form of hatred is that rooted in fear.”
“Becka was almost good looking enough to be on a reality dating show, but not funny looking or sad enough to be on one of the makeover shows.”
“The actual breakthrough in the privacy of the studio, when one dares to apply paint in a new manner, is a solitary thrill, dependent upon no one else.”
“Possibly the most interesting first impression of my life came from the world of dreams.”
“When people hear me sing, I want them to be happy, happy, happy. I don't want them thinking about when there's not any money, or when there's fighting at home. My message is always felicidad - happiness.”
“Faith speaks when hope is disassembled; faith lives when hope dies dead.”
“What is laid down, ordered, factual is never enough to embrace the whole truth: life always spills over the rim of every cup.”

Source : "Bridges to Infinity : The Human Side of Mathematics". Book by Michael Guillen, 1983.
“The Secret of living is giving”

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