Brain Quote by Tara Brach
“Most of us grow up with a sense of "I'm not intelligent enough." It's such a sad thing that in the West we worship a certain kind of left-brain intelligence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Education, 2020
Western culture overvalues analytical intelligence, causing many to feel inadequate intellectually.
In simple terms: West values left‑brain thinking, making people feel not smart enough.
Recognize and value diverse intelligences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schooling
- workplace
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other intelligences do you possess?
- How can we broaden societal definitions of intelligence?
Overemphasis on one intelligence can limit potential.