--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The brain is not, like the liver, heart…" description: "\"The brain is not, like the liver, heart and other internal organs, capable from the moment of birth of all the functions which it ever discharges; for ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2d/ray-v-pierce-271740_birth_the-brain-is-not-like-the-liver-heart-an_2255442.jpg" --- # The brain is not, like the liver, heart and other internal… ![“The brain is not, like the liver, heart and other internal organs, capable from the moment of birth of all the functions which it ever discharges; for while in common with them, it has certain duties for the exercise of which it is especially intended, its high character in man, as the organ of…” quote by Ray V. Pierce](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2d/ray-v-pierce-271740_birth_the-brain-is-not-like-the-liver-heart-an_2255442.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2d/ray-v-pierce-271740_birth_the-brain-is-not-like-the-liver-heart-an_2255442.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2d/ray-v-pierce-271740_birth_the-brain-is-not-like-the-liver-heart-an_2255442.jpg) > “The brain is not, like the liver, heart and other internal organs, capable from the moment of birth of all the functions which it ever discharges; for while in common with them, it has certain duties for the exercise of which it is especially intended, its high character in man, as the organ of conscious life, the supreme instrument of his relations with the rest of nature, is developed only by a long and patient training.” Ray V. Pierce ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The brain develops its full capacities through lifelong training and purposeful effort, unlike other organs. **In simple terms:** Brain needs training. Key Takeaway Invest in continuous learning. Themes education neuroplasticity growth discipline potential Mood inspirational thoughtful Type Birth:0 Brain:1 Capable:0 Certain:0 Character:0 Common:0 Conscious:0 Discharge:0 Duty:0 Exercise:0 Function:0 Heart:0 Instruments:0 Internals:0 Life:0 Liver:0 Long:0 Men:0 Moments:0 Nature:0 Organ:0 Organs:0 Patient:0 Relation:0 Supreme:0 Time:0 Training:0 Man Organ:0 Organs Capable:0 Organ Conscious:0 When to use this quote - career development - personal development - learning new skills Key Concepts cognitive science developmental psychology skill acquisition Questions to Reflect On - What habits nurture your mental growth? - How can you structure deliberate practice? 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