3 Quotes by Robert Plomin

Genetics, not lack of willpower, is the major reason why people differ in BMI. Success and failure, credit and blame, in overcoming problems should be calibrated relative to genetic strengths and weaknesses.

Genetics is the major reason why people differ in personality, mental health and illness, and learning and cognitive abilities. In essence, the most important thing that parents give to their children is their genes. Your parents’ systematic influence on who you are lies within the genes they gave you.

Genetic research shows that the medical model is all wrong when it comes to psychological problems.