If destruction be our lot, we [will] ourselves be its author and finisher. – Abraham Lincoln from his speech “The Perpetuation of our Political Institutions” on his concerns regarding mob violence Nowadays, it’s common knowledge that the U.S. — and countries around the world — face an increasing threat. No, I’m not talking about the energy…
Not brute force but only persuasion and faith are kings of this world. — Thomas Carlyle Today’s post is cross-listed with one I wrote for Psychology Today, where I and a social psychology professor, Andy Luttrell, write about people’s strong opinions — why we have them, what they are, and how we can change them….
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. — Dr. Seuss Although it may seem paradoxical, the happiness of the holiday season consistently tends to elicit sorrow, too. On the one hand, you have the heightened happiness of family and friends, of opening presents, of beating your brother at multiple board games in a…
Luck is believing you’re lucky. — Tennessee Williams Do you ever have that moment where you say something only to immediately think: “I should not have said that thing.” Yeah… So, some backstory. This Labor Day weekend was pretty awesome. One of my research papers received favorable reviews; I went to a housewarming party where I…
Exceptional claims require exceptional evidence. — Christopher Hitchens (though the quote has earlier origins) It’s not every day that [Everyday] Psychophilosophy gets a website makeover. Today’s post, then, marks the first one since the changes have been completed. So, if there were ever an excuse to read one of these articles, the uniqueness of today’s…
It is not the gift, but the thought that counts. — Every terrible gift-giver ever Now, I know these posts are supposed to be published on Wednesday, but today, I have a little present for you… Or rather, I needed an excuse for why this post was late. Therefore, gift. However, today’s present is very similar…