quotes about Phrenology

last updated: November 28, 2023

Psychoanalysis will fade away just as mesmerism and phrenology did, and for the same reason - its exploded pretensions will deprive it of recruits
-- Frederick Crews

Source : Frederick C. Crews, Frederick Crews (1988). “Skeptical Engagements”, Oxford University Press, USA

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“Lots of creativity is and should be solitary.”
“The work these brave men and women do is extremely important, not only to our nation but to all the countries that our troops are stationed at around the world. I am grateful to the USO for having us and to all the troops who shared their day with us.”
“I pray that you all put your shoes way under the bed at night so that you gotta get on your knees in the morning to find them. And while you're down there thank God for grace and mercy and understanding. We all fall short of the glory, we all got plenty,”

Source : "Actor Denzel Washington Delivers Incredibly Passionate Speech About Faith, Hard Work and Life’s True Riches" by Billy Hallowell, www.theblaze.com. May 28, 2014.
“Fighting George Foreman is like being in the street with an 18-wheeler coming at you.”
“We worked and worked, didn't get anywhere. That's how you know you're doing research.”
“Why is it that the Rev. Jesse Jackson can quote the Bible in support of his pet causes, but conservative ministers and lay people must argue purely on secular grounds for their social and political agenda?... It seems that mixing religion and politics is acceptable as long as the road turns to the left.”
“It's funny that all these goths paint their faces with such white make-up and that is the actual colour of my skin, I am that pale!”
“You largely constructed your depression. It wasn't given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.”
“Who am I to stop everybody just to tell my stupid story? It's presumptuous.”
“My family still treats me like they did when I was 7 or 6.”