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She was her own kind of dreamer, a blind mathematician…

“She was her own kind of dreamer, a blind mathematician skating along the thin surface of life, believing in the saving power of logic, reason, and information, overlooking the whole murky expanse of feeling and animal instinct that was the real driver of human behavior, the real author of history.” quote by Jessica Shattuck
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““She was her own kind of dreamer, a blind mathematician skating along the thin surface of life, believing in the saving power of logic, reason, and information, overlooking the whole murky expanse of feeling and animal instinct that was the real driver of human behavior, the real author of history.””

Jessica Shattuck

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A dreamer relies on logic, ignoring instinct, which truly drives human behavior and history.

In simple terms: Logic alone ignores emotional instincts.

Key Takeaway

Balance reason with feeling.

Themes

philosophy human nature history

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • leadership
  • creative work
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

logic instinct emotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do instincts shape your choices?
  • When should you trust intuition over analysis?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on logic can suppress creativity.

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