...of business men and professional experts. Dr. Carpenter is authority for the statement of the fact that " Our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised." There is a hackneyed but pertinent saw that as the twig is bent the tree inclines. But a young man...

...reference to all habits that have a predominantly sensuous manifestation. Says Dr. WB Carpenter : " Our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised." The strength of the habit of alcoholic intemperance lies in this, — that impressions are scored into...

...nervous system of every man is like the drainage system of a territory of land. As Dr. Carpenter says, "Our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised." Nutrition keeps the nerve tissue in the changed and fixed state, as the rising sap in spring preserves...

...conclusions as to the psychology of the matter by quoting with approval Carpenter's generalization that " our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised."8 Among the most important practical applications of the psychology of habit are the fact...

...Op. cit. which can easily be added on to, and more and more fixed, for as Carpenter has well said, "Our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised." We must never forget that bad habits are even easier to form than good ones, which can only be developed...

...lived during the early time, and to which his steps from the school had habitually led. Carpenter says. "Our nervous system grows to the modes in which it has been exercised." James refers to the case of Rip Van Winkle in Joseph Jefferson's play, who always excuses himself for...