Our emotional mind will harness the rational mind to its…
“Our emotional mind will harness the rational mind to its purposes, for our feelings and reactions-- rationalizations-- justifying them in terms of the present moment, without realizing the influence of our emotional memory.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Our emotions shape rational thought, often without conscious awareness, linking past feelings to present judgments.
In simple terms: Emotions influence rational thoughts unconsciously.
Become aware of emotional bias in decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your feelings affect your choices?
- What past emotions might be influencing you now?
Rational analysis alone cannot fully correct emotional bias.