Robin Marantz Henig quotes

The English language has 112 words for deception, according to one count, each with a different shade of meaning: collusion, fakery, malingering, self-deception, confabulation, prevarication, exaggeration, denial. (Robin Marantz Henig)
The real thing young people should fear is missing out on those few, true, long-term friendships that make for a richer, happier life. View quote
Robin Marantz Henig
Whatever the reason for any one individual's tendency to gain weight, the only way to lose the weight is to eat less and exercise more. View quote
Robin Marantz Henig
In the modern world, the anxious temperament does offer certain benefits: caution, introspection, the capacity to work alone. These can be adaptive qualities. View quote
Robin Marantz Henig
Lies can be verbal or nonverbal, kindhearted or self-serving, devious or bald-faced; they can be lies of omission or lies of commission; they can be lies that undermine national security or lies that make a child feel better. And each type might involve a unique neural pathway. View quote
Robin Marantz Henig

Robin Marantz Henig

Occupation: American Writer
Quotes count: 5