Human beings are accustomed to think of intellect as the power of having and controlling ideas and of ability to learn as synonymous with ability to have ideas. But learning by having ideas is really one of the rare and isolated events in nature. – Edward Thorndike
From the lowest animals of which we can affirm intelligence up to man this type of intellect is found. – Edward Thorndike
Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology. – Edward Thorndike
Human folk are as a matter of fact eager to find intelligence in animals. – Edward Thorndike
In this business, if you take too long, the landscape changes. So the opportunities that were there when I decided to take a break werent there when I came back. Its like, Wait a second – what happened here? It was a real learning experience. Ive paid my dues, I will tell you that. – Chris ODonnell