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“To be rationally minded, the mental process of the intuitive appears to work backward. His conclusions are reached before his premises. This is not because the steps which connect the two have been omitted, but because those steps are taken by the unconscious.”

Quote by Frances G. Wickes

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Frances G. Wickes

Frances G. Wickes was an American author born in 1875 and died in 1967. Her works spanned across novels, plays, and poetry, known for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight. more

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