Frank Harris has no feelings. It is the secret of his success. Just as the fact that he thinks other people have none either is the secret of the failure that lies in wait for him somewhere on the way of Life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lacking feelings aids success but believing others lack them causes failure.
- In plain terms
- No feelings help me win but thinking you have none will make me lose.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional detachment helps personally but hurts socially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you succeed without feelings?
- How does empathy impact leadership?
Another view
It oversimplifies the role of emotion in success.
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