Ma raison, il est vrai, dompte mes sentiments, Mais, quelque autorite que sur eux elle ait prise, Elle n'y regne pas, elle les tyrannise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reason t my feelings, but it does not rule them; it tyrannises them.
- In plain terms
- Logic tries to control emotions, yet ends up dominating them harshly.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance intellect and feeling instead of letting one dominate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I let reason and feeling coexist?
- When has my reason over‑ruled my heart?
Another view
Complete harmony may be impossible; tension can be productive.
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