Common life Quote by Daniel Goleman
““Jupiter has bestowed far more passion than reason—you could calculate the ratio as 24 to one. He set up two raging tyrants in opposition to Reason’s solitary power: anger and lust. How far Reason can prevail against the combined forces of these two the common life of man makes quite clear. Reason does the only thing she can and shouts herself hoarse, repeating formulas of virtue, while the other two bid her go hang herself, and are increasingly noisy and offensive, until at last their Ruler is exhausted, gives up, and surrenders.””
About This Quote
Reason battles against anger and lust, which together overwhelm rational thought, illustrating the struggle between emotion and logic.
In simple terms: Anger and lust can dominate over reason.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness to balance emotions.
Themes
emotion
reason
inner conflict
virtue
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- conflict resolution
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you keep reason dominant?
- How can you channel anger constructively?
A Different Perspective
Pure reason alone often fails without emotional regulation.
