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The un-conscious distortion of the facts is almost harmless compared to the unconscious neglect of an animals mental lif
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"The un-conscious distortion of the facts is almost harmless compared to the unconscious neglect of an animal's mental life until it verges on the unusual and marvelous"

- Edward Thorndike

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In this quote, Edward Thorndike is highlighting the significance of recognizing and comprehending an animal's mental life. He recommends that while it may seem harmless to misshape realities about an animal's habits, it is even more detrimental to neglect their psychological well-being. This neglect can cause unusual and marvelous behaviors that might go unnoticed or misinterpreted. Thorndike is highlighting the requirement for a deeper understanding and appreciation of an animal's mind, instead of merely observing their actions. By ignoring their psychological life, we may lose out on genuinely amazing and fascinating elements of their behavior. This quote works as a pointer to think about the inner workings of animals and not just their outward actions.

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Edward Thorndike This quote is written / told by Edward Thorndike between August 31, 1874 and August 9, 1949. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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