Reason guides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys…
“Reason guides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false, and passion, good or bad.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reason is limited; emotions and passion dominate human decisions, for better or worse.
In simple terms: Reason is only a small guide.
Acknowledge feelings in choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal relationships
- political voting
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should reason outweigh feeling?
- How do you balance passion with logic?
Overreliance on emotion can mislead.