There is a road from the eye to the heart that does not go through the intellect. Men do not quarrel about the meaning of sunsets; they never dispute that the hawthorn says the best and wittiest thing about the spring.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Emotional connection bypasses intellect; people agree on the beauty of sunsets and nature without arguing.
- In plain terms
- Feelings connect us more than logic does.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust emotion to connect with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What connects you emotionally?
- When does logic fail?
Another view
Intellect is still necessary for solving practical problems.
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