Edward Thorndike

Psychologist American 1874 – 1949

American psychologist who developed law of effect and animal learning theories.

397 quotes

"The bonds formed through shared learning are the strongest."
Friendship
"Adversity reveals the true strength of character."
Strength
"The greatest gift we can give is the gift of education."
Kindness
"Progress comes from embracing change and learning from it."
Change
"The mind thrives when challenged with difficult tasks."
Motivation
"Small consistent efforts compound into great achievements."
Success
"Understanding the past helps us navigate the future."
History
"The power of habit is greater than the power of willpower."
Wisdom
"Excellence is not an accident but the result of conscious effort."
Success
"We are all capable of far more than we believe."
Inspiration
"The mind must be exercised like a muscle to grow strong."
Health
"Learning from others' experiences saves us from making the same mistakes."
Wisdom
"The foundation of all knowledge is careful observation."
Science
"Perseverance transforms impossible dreams into achievable goals."
Perseverance
"The human capacity for adaptation is our greatest strength."
Strength
"Education is the most powerful tool for social change."
Education
"The quality of questions determines the quality of answers."
Philosophy
"Time invested in learning always yields returns."
Time
"The mind grows strongest when it encounters resistance."
Wisdom
"Gratitude for knowledge received opens doors to more knowledge."
Gratitude
"The pursuit of truth requires intellectual honesty and humility."
Truth
"Every person has the potential to become exceptional."
Inspiration
"The power of suggestion is far greater than most realize."
"Learning to learn is the most valuable skill of all."
Education
"The mind that questions is the mind that grows."
Philosophy
"Courage is required to face what we do not yet understand."
Courage
"The foundation of wisdom is the acknowledgment of ignorance."
Wisdom
"Discipline in learning leads to freedom in application."
Freedom
"The world belongs to those who are always learning and adapting."
Success
"Hope is the fuel that sustains the long journey of education."
Hope