How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
Trust not to your feelings for whatever they might be now, they will quickly be changed towards some other thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Feelings are temporary and can change quickly; trust your judgment more than your current emotions.
This quote emphasizes the transient nature of feelings and urges individuals to rely on their reason and judgment rather than being swayed by fleeting emotions. It suggests that feelings can mislead us, and therefore, maintaining a rational perspective could lead to more stable and wise decisions in life.
Themes
FeelingsEmotionTrustJudgmentWisdomChange
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a therapy session to encourage clients to focus on rational thought.
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