If the guardians of society, the protectors of 'young persons,' could have had their way, we should have known nothing of Byron or Shelley. The voices that thrill the world would now be silent.
Robert Green IngersollRead
I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Logic and emotion should guide decision-making together.
This quote emphasizes the importance of balancing rational thought and emotional intuition when making decisions. It suggests that relying solely on logic, without considering one's feelings or heart, could lead to poor outcomes, highlighting the value of a holistic approach to reasoning.
Themes
LogicEmotionDecision-MakingHeartWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting discussing project decisions.
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