There seem near as many people that want passion as want reason.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- As many people lack passion as lack reason, suggesting both are rare.
- In plain terms
- People are often missing either feeling or thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance between emotion and reason is hard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you too cold or too hot?
- How do you find balance?
Another view
It may not apply to everyone equally.
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