Psychology Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““A woman's mind is her most precious weapon. It must not be employed clumsily or prematurely. Much like the aforementioned knife in the back, a clever gibe is most effective when it is unanticipated.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Rithmatist, 2013
A woman's intellect is a powerful tool, requiring careful, timely use to be effective.
In simple terms: Mind is a weapon.
Key Takeaway
Use intellect wisely.
Themes
gender
power
communication
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
strategic thinking
psychological tactics
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you speak versus stay silent?
- How can you harness intellect without manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Misusing intellect can cause harm or backfire.
![“[the best advice about women] was from Robert Evans. The line was in his book, but he told me, "When it comes to a woman's mind, I know nothing."” quote by Slash](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a8e/slash-4766_advice_the-best-advice-about-women-was-from-rob_452440.jpg)
![“[S]ometimes, when you are a food person, the possible irrelevance of what you are doing doesn’t cross your mind until it’s too late. (Once, for example, when I was just starting out in the food business, I was hired by the caper people to develop a lot of recipes using capers, and it was weeks of…” quote by Nora Ephron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d79/nora-ephron-1217_business_s-ometimes-when-you-are-a-food-person-th_980.jpg)
