--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But suppose one doesn't quite know which…" description: "\"But suppose one doesn't quite know which one wants to put first. Suppose,\" said Harriet, falling back on words which were not her own, \"suppose one is ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/dorothy-l-sayers-738_arise_but-suppose-one-doesn-t-quite-know-which_2224053.jpg" --- # But suppose one doesn't quite know which one wants to put… ![“But suppose one doesn't quite know which one wants to put first. Suppose," said Harriet, falling back on words which were not her own, "suppose one is cursed with both a heart and a brain?" "You can usually tell," said Miss de Vine, "by seeing what kind of mistakes you make. I'm quite sure that…” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/dorothy-l-sayers-738_arise_but-suppose-one-doesn-t-quite-know-which_2224053.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/dorothy-l-sayers-738_arise_but-suppose-one-doesn-t-quite-know-which_2224053.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/dorothy-l-sayers-738_arise_but-suppose-one-doesn-t-quite-know-which_2224053.jpg) > “But suppose one doesn't quite know which one wants to put first. Suppose," said Harriet, falling back on words which were not her own, "suppose one is cursed with both a heart and a brain?" "You can usually tell," said Miss de Vine, "by seeing what kind of mistakes you make. I'm quite sure that one never makes fundamental mistakes about the thing one really wants to do. Fundamental mistakes arise out of lack of genuine interest. In my opinion, that is.” [Dorothy L. Sayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dorothy-l-sayers/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Choosing between heart and mind leads to mistakes when true interests are ignored; genuine passion prevents fundamental errors. **In simple terms:** Follow your true passion, not just logic. Key Takeaway Align decisions with authentic interests. Themes choice intellect emotion mistakes Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - career planning - personal relationships - creative projects Key Concepts authenticity self‑knowledge Questions to Reflect On - What does your heart truly desire? - How can you test if a decision is authentic? 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