Daniel Gilbert quotes

Daniel Gilbert is a renowned Harvard psychologist known for his groundbreaking research on happiness and decision-making. With a Ph.D. from Princeton University, Gilbert has published numerous influential papers and books, including the bestseller "Stumbling on Happiness." As a TED speaker and frequent media contributor, Gilbert has become a leading expert on the science of human emotions. His work explores how the mind processes information and shapes our perceptions of reality. Stay updated on Gilbert's latest research and insights to discover the keys to a happier, more fulfilling life.

The fact that we often judge the pleasure of an experience by its ending can cause us to make some curious choices.

- Daniel Gilbert

People want to be happy, and all the other things they want are typically meant to be a means to that end.

- Daniel Gilbert

Our brain accepts what the eyes see and our eye looks for whatever our brain wants.

- Daniel Gilbert

My friends tell me that I have a tendency to point out problems without offering solutions, but they never tell me what I should do about it.

- Daniel Gilbert

Most of us appear to believe that we are more athletic, intelligent, organized, ethical, logical, interesting, open-minded, and healthy-not to mention more attractive-than the average person.

- Daniel Gilbert

In short, we derive support for our preferred conclusions by listening to the words that we put in the mouths of people who have already been preselected for their willingness to say what we want to hear.

- Daniel Gilbert