564 Quotes by Scott Adams

Humans think they are rational, and they think they understand their reality. But they are wrong on both counts.

No one wants to believe that the formula for happiness is as simple as daydreaming, controlling your schedule, napping, eating right, and being active every day.

The prediction models are more about persuasion than science.

Always Postpone Meetings with Time-wasting Morons.

No matter how many times I visit New York City, I am always struck by the same thing – a yellow taxicab.

I also find it helpful to remind myself that every human is a mess on the inside. It’s easy to assume the good-looking and well-spoken person in front of you has it all together and is therefore your superior. The reality is that everyone is a basket case on the inside. Some people just hide it better. Find me a normal person and I’ll show you someone you don’t know that well. It helps to remind yourself that your own flaws aren’t that bad compared with everyone else’s. I.

Pessimism is often a failure of imagination.

As network administrator I can take down the network with one keystroke. It’s just like being a doctor but without getting gooky stuff on my paws.

There’s a fine line between marketing and grand theft.