Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Our judgments when we are pleased and friendly are not the same as when we are pained and hostile.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our emotions can significantly affect our judgments and perceptions of others.
This quote by Aristotle suggests that our emotional states, whether positive or negative, can influence the way we perceive and judge others. When we feel pleased and friendly, our judgments are likely to be more favorable, whereas feelings of pain and hostility can lead to harsher judgments, revealing how subjective our perceptions can be based on our emotional experiences.
Themes
JudgmentEmotionPerceptionFriendshipHostility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about emotional intelligence and how it affects decision-making.
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