Quotes from Boris Sidis

The principle of recognition of evil under all its guises is at the basis of the true education of man.

The man of genius whether as artist or thinker requires a mass of accidental variations to select from and a rigidly selective process of attention.

Not purpose but chance is at the heart of mental life.

The tendency of life is not the preservation of the species, but solely the preservation of each individual organism, as long as it is in existence at all, and is able to carry on its life processes.

Self-preservation is the central aim of all life-activities.