Tous ceux qui connaissent leur esprit ne connaissent pas leur coeur.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who know their own mind do not necessarily know their own heart.
- In plain terms
- Understanding your thoughts doesn't mean understanding your feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Intellect and emotion often operate separately.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you avoid feeling?
- Do your feelings match your thoughts?
Another view
Some people integrate thought and emotion quite well.
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