Believe Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“We're not aware of changing our minds even when we do change our minds. And most people, after they change their minds, reconstruct their past opinion - they believe they always thought that.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
People often fail to notice their own mind changes and retroactively convince themselves they always held the same view.
In simple terms: We rewrite our past beliefs after changing them.
Key Takeaway
Question your recollections.
Themes
cognitive bias
self‑deception
memory
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- decision making
- learning from mistakes
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you reinterpret past opinions?
- Can you recall a belief you truly changed?
A Different Perspective
Self‑justification can hinder learning.
