There is a wisdom of the Head, and ... there is a wisdom of the Heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There are two kinds of wisdom: one from logic and one from feeling.
- In plain terms
- You need both brain and heart to be truly wise.
- What can you take from it?
- Combine logic and emotion for better decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which wisdom serves you better?
- Can you have one without the other?
Another view
Sometimes logic and emotion conflict without a clear winner.
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