Emotions Quote by Richard S. Lazarus
““We have one mind, and it contains both thought and feeling. Passion and reason combine as one in our mind. Only when we are at war with ourselves do they diverge, but this is pathology not a healthy state. They are both parts of the whole, each a subsystem embedded in an integrated, larger system. There is nothing more human than our reason and our emotions. We are probably the most emotional creature on the earth as a result of the complexity and subtlety of our thought, our mind's and body's role in adaptation, and our dependency on other people, all of which are relevant to survival and how we flourish as individuals and a species.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Emotion and Adaptation by Richard S. Lazarus, 1991
Human mind integrates emotion and reason; conflict between them signals dysfunction, while harmony supports health and adaptation.
In simple terms: Emotion and reason should work together.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balance between feeling and thinking.
Themes
psychology
emotion
reason
health
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- stress management
- conflict resolution
- team collaboration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive integration
emotional intelligence
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help align emotion with reason?
- How does imbalance manifest in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on either side can cause imbalance.
