“Three broad mechanisms—identity claims, feeling regulators, and behavioral residue—seemed to connect people to the spaces that surrounded them.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Just because something makes sense after the fact doesn't mean it was obvious all along.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“I further believe that personality seeps into walls and is slowly released. . .” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Real change is possible, of course, but it's hard to achieve because you have to contend with your underlying biological predisposition as well as… — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“importance of paying attention to location when considering identity claims. Placement determines the psychological function that the clue serves.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Not all behavior leaves physical remains. Smiling doesn’t, and neither does walking or talking. But the residue of actions that do leave their mark… — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Apparently, anxious people high on neuroticism are using the self-affirmations and inspirational messages of posters to regulate their tendency to worry about things and… — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Three broad mechanisms—identity claims, feeling regulators, and behavioral residue—seemed to connect people to the spaces that surrounded them.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“For a behavior to be part of your personality, it should be something that you do repeatedly.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Much of the stuff we gather about us and the environments we create are there not to send messages about our identities but specifically… — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
“Identity claims are either directed toward others or directed at the self, and both kinds have their own psychological functions.” — Sam Gosling Copy Share Image
