Disconfirmation Bias Quotes & Sayings

By a symbol I do not mean an allegory or a sign, but an image that describes in the best possible way the dimly discerned nature of the spirit. A symbol does not define or explain; it points beyond itself to a meaning that is darkly divined yet still beyond our grasp, and cannot be adequately expressed in the familiar words of our language. — Carl Jung

The real platform for religion is based on the concepts of compassion, respect and consideration, not just for human beings, but for all forms of life. — Paul Irwin

I obviously want to win a grand slam, but whatever I do, however long I play, I hope I sustain a really long career, a healthy one, just a pretty consistent career. I obviously want to win a grand slam. — Sloane Stephens

When I took the habit, the Lord immediately showed me how He favours those who do violence to themselves in order to serve Him. No one saw what I endured ... At the moment of my entrance into this new state I felt a joy so great that it has never failed me even to this day; and God converted the dryness of my soul into a very great tenderness. — Saint Teresa Of Avila

The boy's got a lot to learn and I've got a lot to teach. — Barbara Stanwyck

The big-name stars ... are always going to be playing what they've played before if they want to remain so-called A-list stars. That's why someone like Johnny Depp is doing more interesting roles not caring about the size of the movie. — Ben Stiller

[Great literature] lifts you out of the here and now and brings you closer to the angels. — Allison Burnett

It was the first time I'd ever felt truly jealous of anyone else in my entire life. — Stephenie Meyer

Why do you want to be a vampire?" he asked. "It is not much fun. We can only come out at night. Humans despise us. We have to sleep in dirty old places like this. We can never marry or have children or settle down. It is a horrible life. — Darren Shan