Able Quote by Marion Milner
“by taking notice of those feelings and images that seemed to be in my blood and bones rather than in my head, I had found myself able to behave, not less reasonably, but more so. Apparently it was as much a false extreme to try and live by reason alone, leaving the passions out of count, as to ignore reason and put passion in its place as the guiding force of life.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown (personal reflection)
Balancing reason and passion is essential; neither extreme of pure logic nor unchecked emotion serves life well.
In simple terms: Balance reason and passion.
Key Takeaway
Integrate logic with feeling.
Themes
philosophy
balance
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal development
- conflict resolution
- creative work
- leadership
Key Concepts
dualism
integrative thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both mind and heart?
- When does passion override logic?
A Different Perspective
Pure reason may suppress authenticity.
![“Be brave, and show them what you’ve got, [85] Have Fantasy with all her chorus, yes, Mind, Reason, Passion, Tears, the lot, But don’t you leave out Foolishness.” quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a09/johann-wolfgang-von-goethe-36_courage_be-brave-and-show-them-what-you-ve-got-8_1537413.jpg)
