Ability Quote by Cinda Williams Chima
“The human mind had a remarkable ability both to discount what it sees and make reality conform to expectation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Unwanteds, 2011
The mind can ignore evidence and reshape reality to fit expectations.
In simple terms: Mind distorts reality to fit expectations.
Question your assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- media consumption
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your expectations shape what you notice?
- When have you misread a situation?
It can lead to self-deception and poor judgments.