--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Be guided by feeling alone. We are only…" description: "\"Be guided by feeling alone. We are only simple mortals, subject to error.\" — Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/922/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-25_errors_be-guided-by-feeling-alone-we-are-only-s_2060497.jpg" --- # Be guided by feeling alone. We are only simple mortals… ![“Be guided by feeling alone. We are only simple mortals, subject to error.” quote by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/922/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-25_errors_be-guided-by-feeling-alone-we-are-only-s_2060497.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/922/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-25_errors_be-guided-by-feeling-alone-we-are-only-s_2060497.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/922/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-25_errors_be-guided-by-feeling-alone-we-are-only-s_2060497.jpg) > “Be guided by feeling alone. We are only simple mortals, subject to error.” [Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jean-baptiste-camille-corot/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Relying solely on intuition leads to errors; balance feeling with reason. **In simple terms:** Feelings alone can mislead. Key Takeaway Combine intuition with rational analysis. Themes intuition error humanity Mood contemplative cautious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - decision making - artistic creation - leadership - personal relationships Key Concepts cognitive bias philosophy of mind Questions to Reflect On - When should you trust gut feelings? - How can you verify intuitive insights? 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