In a well-balanced, reasoning mind there is no such thing…
““In a well-balanced, reasoning mind there is no such thing as an intuition - an inspired guess! You can guess, of course - and a guess is either right or wrong. If it is right you can call it an intuition. If it is wrong you usually do not speak of it again. But what is often called an intuition is really impression based on logical deduction or experience. When an expert feels that there is something wrong about a picture or a piece of furniture or the signature on a cheque he is really basing that feeling on a host of a small signs and details. He has no need to go into them minutely - his experience obviates that - the net result is the definite impression that something is wrong. But it is not a guess, it is an impression based on experience.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Intuition is often a subconscious synthesis of many subtle cues and past experience, not a mysterious, unexamined hunch.
In simple terms: Intuition = experience‑based impression.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that “gut feelings” stem from learned patterns.
Themes
cognition
expertise
perception
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
insightful
reflective
When to use this quote
- diagnostic work
- creative brainstorming
- quality control
- investigative analysis
Key Concepts
Pattern recognition
subconscious reasoning
experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a gut feeling?
- What cues might you be overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be misleading if not checked against evidence.