Elliot Aronson quotes

Human beings aren't rational animals; we're rationalizing animals who want to appear reasonable to ourselves. (Elliot Aronson)
It is possible to achieve mastery of a problem or a skill without hurting another person or even without attempting to conquer. View quote
Elliot Aronson
We need to challenge our own thinking. View quote
Elliot Aronson
Self-justification, therefore, is not only about protecting high self-esteem; it's also about protecting low self-esteem if that is how a person sees himself. View quote
Elliot Aronson
The American mind in particular has been trained to equate success with victory, to equate doing well with beating someone. View quote
Elliot Aronson