If you did not suffer from emotions, from feelings, you could be as powerful as we are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Emotions limit human power compared to those who do not feel.
- In plain terms
- Not feeling emotions would make you stronger.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotions can hold you back from full power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does emotion help or hinder you?
- Can power exist without feeling?
Another view
Emotions also drive connection and meaning.
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