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“If someone offered you a pill that would make you permanently happy, you would be well advised to run fast and run far. Emotion is a compass that tells us what to do, and a compass that perpetually stuck on north is worthless.”

Quote by Daniel Gilbert

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Daniel Gilbert is a renowned psychologist, born on November 5, 1957. He is a professor at Harvard University, focusing on the fields of emotion, cognition, and decision-making. His research has had a profound impact on psychology, economics, and sociology. more

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