Able Quote by George Eliot
“I've seen pretty clear, ever since I was a young un, as religion's something else besides notions. It isn't notions sets people doing the right things--it's feelings. It's the same with the notions in religion as it is with math'matics--a man may be able to work problems straight off in's head as he sits by the fire and smokes his pipe; but if he has to make a machine or a building, he must have a will and a resolution, and love something else better than his own ease.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Religion of Science" (published 1860)
True motivation stems from feeling and resolve, not just intellectual understanding.
In simple terms: Feelings and will drive real achievement.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate passion and determination.
Themes
motivation
faith
willpower
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative projects
- problem solving
- team leadership
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
psychology
work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do emotions play in your decisions?
- How can you balance logic and feeling?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual reasoning still matters for planning.
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