Cold Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer
“Whoever wants his judgment to be believed, should express it coolly and dispassionately; for all vehemence springs from the will. And so the judgment might be attributed to the will and not to knowledge, which by its nature is cold.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World as Will and Representation, 1818, Schopenhauer on judgment
Judgment should be expressed calmly, detached from personal will, because passion stems from will, not knowledge.
In simple terms: Speak calmly, not driven by will.
Key Takeaway
Separate will from knowledge when judging.
Themes
objectivity
philosophy
emotion regulation
Mood
analytical
detached
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal reasoning
- ethical debates
- conflict resolution
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
will
cold rationality
judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true objectivity ever be achieved?
- How to balance passion and reason?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as overly detached or unemotional.
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