Balanced Quote by Cyril Connolly
“A life based on reason will always require to be balanced by an occasional bout of violent and irrational emotion, for instinctual drives must be satisfied”
About This Quote
Reason must be tempered by occasional irrational emotions to satisfy instinctual needs and maintain balance.
In simple terms: Reason needs occasional irrational emotion.
Key Takeaway
Balance logic with feeling.
Themes
reason
emotion
balance
Mood
contemplative
balanced
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- decision making
- creative work
- stress relief
- personal growth
Key Concepts
instinctual drives
irrationality
Questions to Reflect On
- When should emotion guide actions?
- How to balance reason and instinct?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on emotion can impair judgment.
