Adults Quote by Erich Segal
“The explanations for the things we do in life are many and complex. Supposedly mature adults should live by logic, listen to their reason. Think things out before they act. But maybe they never heard what Dr. London told me one, Freud said that for the little things in life we should react according to our reason. But for really big decisions, we should heed what our unconscious tells us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and Other Games, 1978
The quote contrasts logical reasoning with unconscious intuition, suggesting that small decisions should follow reason while big ones should heed intuition.
In simple terms: Logic guides minor choices; intuition guides major ones.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason and intuition based on decision scale.
Themes
decision‑making
psychology
intuition
Mood
reflective
insightful
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- relationships
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
dual‑process theory
cognitive vs. affective
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted intuition over logic?
- What criteria help you decide which approach to use?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on intuition can be risky without evidence.
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