Cripple Quote by Abraham Maslow
“The study of crippled, stunted, immature, and unhealthy specimens can yield only a cripple psychology and a cripple philosophy”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Psychology of Human Development, 1964
Studying flawed or unhealthy examples leads to a limited, distorted understanding of psychology and philosophy.
In simple terms: Focusing on broken examples skews our theories.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced, healthy models for insight.
Themes
psychology
philosophy
development
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
critical
When to use this quote
- clinical research
- educational curricula
- personal growth programs
- policy design
Key Concepts
human potential
theory critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What value do “crippled” cases provide?
- How to avoid bias in research?
A Different Perspective
Some imperfections can reveal hidden strengths.
