The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

William James

The Principles of Psychology

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Wisdom Judgment

Author

William James

Source

The Principles of Psychology

Genre

Psychological literature

Statement Type

Definition

Language

English

Time

1890 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Psychologist Academic Philosopher

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United States

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Citation

James, William. The Principles of Psychology. Vol. 2, New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1890, ch. 22.

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Freud, Sigmund. Die Traumdeutung [The Interpretation of Dreams]. Leipzig und Wien: Franz Deuticke, 1900, ch. 7, sect. E.

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Old to grow, but ever learning.

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Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.

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Source
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Medium
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Time
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