Quote by Howard Gardner

I align myself with almost all researchers in assuming that anything we do is a composite of whatever genetic limitations were given to us by our parents and whatever kinds of environmental opportunities are available.

I align myself with almost all researchers in assuming that

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that our actions and characteristics are influenced by a combination of our genetics and the environmental circumstances we find ourselves in. By "aligning" with researchers, the speaker acknowledges the widely accepted belief that individuals are shaped by both their genetic inheritance from parents and the opportunities provided by their surroundings. It implies that our actions and potential are not solely determined by nature or nurture alone, but rather a dynamic interplay between these two factors.

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By Howard Gardner

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