Ability Quote by Donald Calne
“Human beings are powered by emotion, not by reason. Study after study has proven that if the emotion centers of our brain are damaged in some way, we don't just lose the ability to laugh or cry, we lose the ability to make decisions. Alarm bells for every business right there. The neurologist Donald Calne puts it brilliantly: “The essential difference between emotion and reason is that emotion leads to action while reason leads to conclusions.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Neurology Perspectives, 2015
Emotion drives decisive action while reason yields conclusions; loss of emotion impairs decision‑making.
In simple terms: Emotion fuels action, reason shapes thought.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate emotional awareness for better choices.
Themes
emotion
decision making
neuroscience
human behavior
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
psychology
business
When to use this quote
- business leadership
- personal development
- mental health treatment
Key Concepts
affective neuroscience
cognitive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions have you made driven by feeling?
- How can you integrate emotion and reason?
A Different Perspective
Emotion alone can bias judgments; balance with rational analysis.
