Aberration Quote by Henry James
“It's never permitted to be surprised at the aberrations of born fools.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Bostonians", 1886
He asserts that one should never be surprised by the foolishness inherent in people from birth, implying that folly is a natural, expected trait.
In simple terms: Foolishness is expected, not shocking.
Accept human folly as normal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Education
- parenting
- leadership
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see exceptions to innate foolishness?
- How does this view affect empathy?
Overgeneralizes human behavior, ignoring growth.