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“For someone so intuitive,” he said, shaking his head, “sometimes you only see what you expect to see.” quote by M.A. George
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““For someone so intuitive,” he said, shaking his head, “sometimes you only see what you expect to see.””

M.A. George

About This Quote

Perception is filtered by expectations, so intuition can be limited by what we anticipate rather than what is present.

In simple terms: Expectation shapes perception.

Key Takeaway

Beware of bias in observation.

Themes

perception bias intuition expectation cognition

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

aphor observation

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • evaluating evidence
  • creative brainstorming
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

cognitive bias selective attention

Practical Applications

  • training critical thinking
  • designing unbiased surveys

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do my expectations influence what I notice?
  • Can I train myself to see beyond preconceptions?
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