The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing…
“The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing. We feel it in a thousand things. I say that the heart naturally loves the Universal Being, and naturally loves itself; and it gives itself to one or the other, and hardens itself against one or the other, as it chooses...it is the heart that feels God, not the reason; this is faith.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The heart knows truths beyond rational analysis, guiding love and faith toward the divine.
In simple terms: Heart knows what reason cannot.
Listen to your heart’s guidance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- art
- spiritual practice
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your heart reveal about love?
- How do you balance heart and reason?
Reason remains essential for practical matters.