Climbs Quote by Edward Young
“Sweet instinct leaps; slow reason feebly climbs.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Night Thoughts, 1742
The quote contrasts impulsive intuition with hesitant rationality, suggesting instinct acts swiftly while reason moves slowly.
In simple terms: Instinct acts fast, reason moves slowly.
Key Takeaway
Balance quick intuition with careful thought.
Themes
intuition
reason
balance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal dilemmas
- emergency response
Key Concepts
human nature
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust instinct over analysis?
- How can you speed up reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Reason may be undermined by overreliance on instinct.
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