But that disease when soberly defined Is the false fire of an o'erheated mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- What we think is excitement or passion is often just an overworked and unbalanced mind.
- In plain terms
- Too much mental energy can feel like passion but is actually a problem.
- What can you take from it?
- Check if your intensity is healthy or harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your drive healthy?
- When do you feel overheated?
Another view
Some forms of intensity are productive and necessary.
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