Quote by Robert Wright

Most of us think that we are 'better than average' in most things. We are also 'miscalibrated,' meaning that our sense of the probability…

— Richard Thaler

“We typically have a bias that tells us we are less susceptible to bias than everyone else.”

— Will Storr

“Human beings tend to be unable to estimate how biased they are.”

— Jean-François Manzoni

“But here's the deal: when we face the worst that's in us, somehow we become better than we are - better than we ever…

— Nancy Rue

Most of us form estimates of our intelligence, wisdom, and moral fiber that are considerably higher than an objective estimate would warrant; no doubt…

— Alvin Plantinga

Averages ... seduce us away from minute observation.

— Florence Nightingale

“People are extraordinarily good at ad hoc explanation. According to past research, if people are erroneously led to believe that they are either above…

— Thomas Gilovich

“If you expect more from yourself than from others, you are saying that you are better than others and therefore must perform at a…

— Judith Hanson Lasater

When comparing many things in life the difference between average and best is say 30% but some people are 50 times more effective than others.

— Dominic Cummings

“I think; therefore, I am above average.”

— Michael Walton

“If we don't really listen, we end up doing what we think is best-- which usually isn't best at all.”

— S.N. Clemens

“Ultimately, who we are can't be hidden. But here's the deal: when we face the worst that's in us, somehow we become better than…

— Nancy Rue