Robin Marantz Henig Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.”

“It's almost a rite of passage for the middle-aged, it seems, to invent generational stereotypes for dumping on the young.”

“Regret is a bitter emotion, so painful that the urge to avoid it often drives decision-making strategies.”

“The essence of play is that the sequence of actions is fluid and scattered.”

“The limbic system explodes during puberty, but the prefrontal cortex keeps maturing for another 10 years.”

“The real thing young people should fear is missing out on those few, true, long-term friendships that make for a richer, happier life.”

“The tenuousness of modern life can make anyone feel overwrought.”

“Through social media, young people are constantly being pinged about a whole slew of potentially better matches or social activities.”

“To me, it's always interesting to see what people end up regretting, as a way maybe to avoid such regrets in your own life.”

“Alright, alright, I admit it: my husband is the quiet, kind, accepting parent, and I'm the one who wants so much to be part of our two daughters' lives than I can't even let them finish a story without interrupting.”