Quote by William James

The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are practically the only ideas they shall have in their lives.

The ideas gained by men before they are twenty-five are prac

Summary

This quote suggests that the perspectives and beliefs formed by individuals before the age of twenty-five tend to remain relatively constant throughout their lives. It implies that experiences and learning after this age may not significantly alter their fundamental ideas. It emphasizes the formative influence of early experiences and suggests that people's outlooks on life tend to solidify and become less susceptible to change as they grow older.

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