Quote of the day by James McAvoy: ‘I learned from a string of failed relationships; learned to stop jumping in at first sign of attraction’

What could be a better way for an actor to prove his versatility than playing not one, not two, or ten, but twenty personalities in a single film? If you haven’t guessed it by now, allow us to help you out. He is Charles Xavier (Professor X) from ‘X-Men,’ Kevin Wendell Crumb, and several other personalities from ‘Split’; he is Hollywood’s beloved star, James McAvoy. In addition to his professional accomplishments, James McAvoy is known for his life philosophies, which come from years of challenges and experiences. Once, while reflecting on his life, love, and relationships, he said one of the most important lessons. James MaAvoy said, ‘I learned something from a string of failed relationships. You don't see a pattern quickly. You see it over time. I learned to stop jumping in at the first sign of attraction.’“I learned something from a string of failed relationships. You don't see a pattern quickly. You see it over time. I learned to stop jumping in at the first sign of attraction.”The ‘Speak No Evil’ star said these lines during his 2013 interview with Elle. The conversation was centred around different aspects of James’ life. It touched upon the topic of his early relationships. When the actor was asked if he had evolved over the years and what his relationship was like in the early days, the actor said, “I learned something from a string of failed relationships. You don't see a pattern quickly. You see it over time. I learned to stop jumping in at the first sign of attraction.”In a world where the line between infatuation and love is getting blurred with every passing minute, these words by James are gems of wisdom. He highlights how it takes time to understand every pattern and equation. One must not haste. Also, it is important to understand the emotion, to understand that sometimes an attraction actually is nothing more than what it appears to be. Thus, he said, “You don't see a pattern quickly. You see it over time. I learned to stop jumping in at the first sign of attraction.”He further explained, “As soon as you're attracted to someone, you go for it—whether or not it's a good idea.”“But I finally met the person I'm in love with and want to spend the rest of my life with,” added McAvoy.Born on 21 April 1979 in Glasgow, Scotland, James McAvoy was raised on a housing estate in Drumchapel by his maternal grandparents after his parents divorced. The actor was only 11 when his mother and father got separated. As a child, McAvoy wasn’t leaning towards acting; he was rather inclined towards the Catholic priesthood. However, when he was 16, a visit to the school by actor David Hayman sparked his interest in acting. From there, the journey started with theatre, and gradually he took up diverse roles in both the TV and film industry. His career breakthrough came in 2007 with ‘Atonement.’ Some of his other great works include ‘Filth,’ ‘Split,’ ‘X-Men,’ ‘Dark Phoenix,’ ‘Glass,’ and more. Though the actor is widely known for his blue eyes and unmatched charm, he always felt he didn't have the beauty to do rom-coms.