The first and the simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind is Curiosity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The most basic emotion humans feel is the desire to learn about things.
- In plain terms
- Curiosity is the simplest first emotion we find in people.
- What can you take from it?
- Start with curiosity to understand human nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sparked your earliest curiosity?
Another view
People may start with other emotions too.
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