Each person is an idiom unto himself, an apparent violation of the syntax of the species. Gordon W. Allport apparentidiomperson Change image and share on social
Open-mindedness is considered to be a virtue. But, strictly speaking, it cannot occur. A new experience must be redacted into old categories. We cannot handle each event freshly in its own right. If we did so, of what use would past experience be? Gordon W. Allport categoryconsiderevent share on social
A prejudice, unlike a simple misconception, is actively resistant to all evidence that would unseat it. Gordon W. Allport activelyevidencemisconception Change image and share on social
The surest way to lose truth is to pretend that one already wholly possesses it. Gordon W. Allport losepossesspretend Change image and share on social
To a considerable degree, all minority groups suffer from the same state of marginality with its haunting consequences of insecurity, conflict, and irritation. Gordon W. Allport conflictconsequenceconsiderable Change image and share on social
Personality is less a finished product than a transitive process. While it has some stable features, it is at the same time continually undergoing change. Gordon W. Allport changecontinuallyfeature Change image and share on social
So many tangles in life are ultimately hopeless that we have no appropriate sword other than laughter. Gordon W. Allport hopelesslaughterlife Change image and share on social
Mature striving is linked to long-range goals. Thus, the process of becoming is largely a matter of organizing transitory impulses into a pattern of striving and interest in which the element of self-awareness plays a large part. Gordon W. Allport awarenesselementgoal share on social
No corner of the world is free from group scorn. Gordon W. Allport cornerfreegroup Change image and share on social