Ancient Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“The ancient dialogue between reason and the senses is almost always more interestingly and passionately resolved in favor of the senses.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reason and the Senses, 1995
The senses often win over reason, leading to passionate, interesting outcomes.
In simple terms: Senses frequently triumph over pure reason.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with sensory insight.
Themes
reason
intuition
emotion
passion
decisionmaking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal choices
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you followed intuition over logic?
- What are the costs of ignoring reason?
A Different Perspective
It may undervalue rational analysis.
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