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“People get into the habit of entrusting the things they desire to wishful thinking, and subjecting things they don't desire to exhaustive thinking” quote by Thucydides
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“People get into the habit of entrusting the things they desire to wishful thinking, and subjecting things they don't desire to exhaustive thinking”

Thucydides

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People rely on wishful thinking for desires and exhaustive analysis for fears.

In simple terms: Wishful thinking vs. exhaustive thinking.

Key Takeaway

Balance optimism with critical analysis.

Themes

psychology decision making biases

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • personal goals
  • financial planning
  • health decisions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does analysis become counterproductive?
  • How can we trust intuition wisely?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can paralyze action.

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