Circumstances Quote by Aldous Huxley
“Modern man's besetting temptation is to sacrifice his direct perceptions and spontaneous feelings to his reasoned reflections; to prefer in all circumstances the verdict of his intellect to that of his immediate intuitions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, 1932
Reason often overrides instinct, leading people to trust analysis over gut feeling.
In simple terms: We favor thought over feeling.
Key Takeaway
Balance intellect with intuition.
Themes
reason
intuition
self‑knowledge
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- decision‑making
- creative work
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored a gut feeling?
- How can you test intuition against analysis?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be unreliable in high‑stakes contexts.
