Theory and knowledge remain suspect, not because of inherent worthlessness, but because of their historic isolation from action. Without theoretical orientation, however, action is vulnerable to oversimplified and glib imitativeness-even mimicry-and to the use of the gimmick. — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
When a person has swum, traveled, run a lathe, planted flowers, ridden a motorcycle, made wine, painted a picture, parachuted, he has increased the… — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
A new question for the psychotherapist to ask is whether a theory can go beyond mere effectiveness in achieving either a so-called cure or… — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
We want to hear the story first and let the meaning unfold, rather than to be present with expectations of a certain significance into… — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
Theory and knowledge remain suspect, not because of inherent worthlessness, but because of their historic isolation from action. Without theoretical orientation, however, action is… — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
Fascination is a key to productivity; it unites experiences; it is even its own reward. — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
The paradox is that, while a concern with past and future is obviously central to psychological functioning, to behave as though one were indeed… — Erving Polster Copy Share Image
