James Geary quotes

Heroism often results as a response to extreme events. (James Geary)
The mind revels in conjecture. Where information is lacking, it will gladly fill in the gaps. View quote
James Geary
I believe aphorisms are best when first read in the wild, free from the confines of any categories. View quote
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Metaphor lives a secret life all around us. We utter about six metaphors a minute. View quote
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Aphorisms are food for thought - like sushi, they come in small portions that are both delicious and exquisitely formed. And, like sushi, I can never get enough. View quote
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Metaphor creates a kind of conceptual synesthesia, in which we understand one concept in the context of another. View quote
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Metaphor matters because it creates expectations. View quote
James Geary