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What does it mean?
The speaker praises both the intelligence and capacity for feeling in others.
In plain terms
Admire both intelligence and big hearts.
What can you take from it?
Value intellect and emotion equally.

Where it applies

  • compliment
  • introduction

Putting it to work

  • praise both mind and heart

Questions to consider

  • What qualities do you value most?
  • How do you show admiration?

Another view

Very brief and lacks specific context.

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