Favorite color Quote by Mark Haddon
““Mrs. Forbes said that hating yellow and brown is just being silly. And Siobhan said that she shouldn't say things like that and everyone has favorite colors. And Siobhan was right. But Mrs. Forbes was a bit right, too. Because it is sort of being silly. But in life you have to take lots of decisions and if you don't take decisions you would never do anything because you would spend all your time choosing between things you could do. So it is good to have a reason why you hate some things and you like others. It is like being in a restaurant like when Father takes me out to a Berni Inn sometimes and you look at the menu and you have to choose what you are going to have. But you don't know if you are going to like something because you haven't tasted it yet, so you have favorite foods and you choose these, and you have foods you dno't like and you don't choose these, and then it is simple.””
About This Quote
The passage argues that personal preferences, even seemingly trivial ones, help us make decisions efficiently, preventing endless indecision.
In simple terms: Preferences simplify decision‑making.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and to reduce choice overload.
Themes
decision‑making
preferences
indecision
choice
simplicity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
reflective
observational
When to use this quote
- choosing meals
- shopping
- career choices
- relationships
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral economics
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Are your preferences based on experience or habit?
- How can you balance preference with openness?
A Different Perspective
Preferences may be arbitrary and limit openness to new experiences.
