Self-justification, therefore, is not only about protecting high self-esteem; it's also about protecting low self-esteem if that is how a person sees… — Elliot Aronson Copy Share Image
It is possible to achieve mastery of a problem or a skill without hurting another person or even without attempting to conquer. — Elliot Aronson Copy Share Image
Human beings aren't rational animals; we're rationalizing animals who want to appear reasonable to ourselves. — Elliot Aronson Copy Share Image
Self-justification, therefore, is not only about protecting high self-esteem; it's also about protecting low self-esteem if that is how a person sees himself. — Elliot Aronson Copy Share Image
The American mind in particular has been trained to equate success with victory, to equate doing well with beating someone. — Elliot Aronson Copy Share Image
