The heart of a minister should be nowhere but in his head.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A leader should prioritize rational thought over emotion.
- In plain terms
- Ministers should think before they feel.
- What can you take from it?
- Use logic over emotion in leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does emotion aid leadership?
- Is pure logic always best?
Another view
Emotion can sometimes provide necessary moral guidance.
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