Leonard Mlodinow Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“I think the fun of following the movie box office and stocks is very similar to the fun of sports - all three combine passion and unpredictability.”

“My best subjects were chemistry and math.”

“On the unconscious level, touch seems to impart a subliminal sense of caring and connection.”

“We all know that looks matter, and modern politicians have always assumed that their battles are decided on both substance and image.”

“We unwittingly judge products by their boxes, books by their covers, and even corporation's annual reports by their nice glossy finish.”

“Every aspect of our lives plays out in two versions: one conscious, which we are constantly aware of, and the other unconscious, which remains hidden from us.”

“Expressive speech, with modulation in pitch and volume, and a minimum of noticeable pauses, boosts credibility and enhances the impression of intelligence.”

“I find that predicting the course of our lives is like predicting the weather. You might be able to predict your future in the short term, but the longer you look ahead, the less likely you are to be correct.”

“I've always loved science, as far back as I can remember. I was very, very curious about how everything worked: the world, the physical universe, chemistry, law. So it was only natural to be curious about how our mind works.”

“In all our perceptions, from vision to hearing, to the pictures we build of people's character, our unconscious mind starts from whatever objective data is available to us - usually spotty - and helps to shape and construct the more complete picture we consciously perceive.”