This [pointing to his head] and this [pointing to his heart] is my nobility.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True nobility comes from the combination of intellect and emotion.
- In plain terms
- Your mind and heart define your worth.
- What can you take from it?
- Value both thought and feeling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance head and heart?
- What defines your worth?
Another view
Actions often speak louder than internal states.
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