69 Quote by Kiara Benefiel
“69 Percent of the time people see something dirty in every sentence ...”
About This Quote
People often notice negative details, implying a bias toward seeing dirt or flaws in language.
In simple terms: We focus on dirty parts of sentences.
Key Takeaway
Practice seeing positive aspects.
Themes
perception
bias
communication
negativity
awareness
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- editing work
- media consumption
- daily conversations
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
critical reading
language analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this bias affect your reading?
- Can you train yourself to notice positives?
A Different Perspective
Not all sentences contain negativity.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)