“A genius is the man in whom you are least likely to find the power of attending to anything insipid or distasteful in itself. He breaks his engagements, leaves his letters unanswered, neglects his family duties incorrigibly, because he is powerless to turn his attention down and back from those more interesting trains of imagery with which his genius constantly occupies his mind.”
Quote by William James
Work
Talks to Teachers on Psychology and to Students on Some of Life's Ideals
This book compiles lectures that delve into psychological principles and explore fundamental life values, intended for both teachers and students to enhance their understanding and application of these concepts in their respective roles. more
Author
William James
William James, born on January 11, 1842, and died on August 26, 1910, was an influential American philosopher, psychologist, and writer. He is considered one of the founders of functionalism in psychology and has had a profound impact on the fields of psychology, philosophy, and religion. more
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