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“There can be no knowledge without emotion. We may be aware of a truth, yet until we have felt its force, it is not ours. To the cognition of the brain must be added the experience of the soul.” quote by Arnold Bennett
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“There can be no knowledge without emotion. We may be aware of a truth, yet until we have felt its force, it is not ours. To the cognition of the brain must be added the experience of the soul.”

Arnold Bennett

About This Quote

Knowledge becomes personal only when felt emotionally; cognition alone is insufficient without soulful experience.

In simple terms: Understanding requires feeling, not just thinking.

Key Takeaway

Integrate emotion with intellect for true insight.

Themes

knowledge emotion cognition experience philosophy

Mood

thoughtful introspective analytical

Type

philosophical educational psychological

When to use this quote

  • education
  • creative work
  • therapy
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

epistemology affective learning mind‑body integration personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does feeling shape your belief in a fact?
  • Can you learn without emotional involvement?
A Different Perspective

Pure rationality can miss deeper truth; emotions can bias perception.

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