William Stern

Psychologist German-American 1871 – 1938

German psychologist who developed the intelligence quotient concept and differential psychology.

377 quotes

"Personality is not fixed at birth but unfolds throughout life."
Change
"We must learn to see strength in what others consider weakness."
Wisdom
"The measure of education is not what we know but who we become."
Education
"Human intelligence is as multifaceted as a diamond."
Knowledge
"The role of psychology is to illuminate the path to human fulfillment."
Philosophy
"Every person deserves recognition for their distinctive gifts."
Kindness
"Development is the art of becoming more fully yourself."
Change
"The mind operates on principles as elegant as those governing the physical universe."
Science
"Understanding requires both the rigor of science and the wisdom of art."
Knowledge
"A person's worth is intrinsic, not determined by external measures."
Justice
"The greatest gift we can give another is the recognition of their potential."
Love
"Individuality and community are not opposites but partners in human flourishing."
Relationships
"The human spirit yearns for expression; education must provide the outlet."
Freedom
"Wisdom grows when we stop trying to reduce people to categories."
Wisdom
"Every child is a masterpiece in progress, not a problem to be solved."
Hope
"The depth of a person cannot be measured but only understood."
Philosophy
"Talent exists in forms we have yet to learn how to recognize."
Creativity
"True knowledge respects the mystery as much as the clarity."
Wisdom
"The psyche speaks in many languages; we must become multilingual in understanding."
Science
"Growth occurs at the intersection of challenge and support."
Education
"The human person is both a scientific question and a spiritual mystery."
Faith
"Strength of character often hides in places we neglect to look."
Strength
"Understanding is the bridge between science and compassion."
Knowledge
"Each individual carries a unique frequency that deserves to be heard."
Creativity
"The purpose of studying human differences is to advance human equality."
Justice
"A person develops not through pressure but through permission to grow."
Change
"The mind is both measurable and immeasurable, both knowable and mysterious."
Philosophy
"Education that ignores individuality serves neither the person nor society."
Education
"Wisdom is recognizing the limits of what we can categorize about human nature."
Wisdom
"Every person is both universal and unique in their fundamental humanity."
Relationships