Good-looking individuals are treated better than homely ones in virtually every social situation, from dating to trial by jury. – Martha Beck
Denial exists because human infants, though equipped with trust-o-meters, are built to trust, blindly and absolutely, any older person who wanders past. – Martha Beck
In one century, weve added 28 years to our average life span – a change so rapid that our brains couldnt possibly have evolved to accommodate it. – Martha Beck
Whether youve seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing to believe that something unseen is caring for you can be a life-shifting exercise. – Martha Beck