--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I make a stupid decision but don't…" description: "\"If I make a stupid decision but don't execute it because I'm, say, lazy, then I'm lucky, not rational. However, at other times a person acts for good r..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/029/nomy-arpaly-21717_decision_if-i-make-a-stupid-decision-but-don-t-ex_365274.jpg" --- # If I make a stupid decision but don't execute it because… ![“If I make a stupid decision but don't execute it because I'm, say, lazy, then I'm lucky, not rational. However, at other times a person acts for good reasons just as she does what she thinks she shouldn't do, not knowing that they are good reasons. Just like sometimes we are a lot less rational…” quote by Nomy Arpaly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/029/nomy-arpaly-21717_decision_if-i-make-a-stupid-decision-but-don-t-ex_365274.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/029/nomy-arpaly-21717_decision_if-i-make-a-stupid-decision-but-don-t-ex_365274.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/029/nomy-arpaly-21717_decision_if-i-make-a-stupid-decision-but-don-t-ex_365274.jpg) > “If I make a stupid decision but don't execute it because I'm, say, lazy, then I'm lucky, not rational. However, at other times a person acts for good reasons just as she does what she thinks she shouldn't do, not knowing that they are good reasons. Just like sometimes we are a lot less rational than we think we are, it is also true that sometimes we are a lot more rational than we think we are.” [Nomy Arpaly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nomy-arpaly/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Rationality is not solely about acting on decisions; sometimes in or inaction can be rational, and people often misjudge their own rationality. **In simple terms:** Rationality is complex, not just about actions. Key Takeaway Question your assumptions about rationality. Themes rationality decision making self‑awareness Mood introspective critical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal reflection - ethical dilemmas - decision analysis Key Concepts philosophy of mind ethical reasoning cognitive bias Questions to Reflect On - When have you acted irrationally despite good intentions? - Do you trust your own rational judgments? 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