Enlightened Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“Understanding is by the flame of the passions never enlightened, but dazzled.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "Leviathan", 1651
Understanding is dazzled by passion, not enlightened by it.
In simple terms: Passion blinds understanding rather than illuminates.
Key Takeaway
Seek calm rationality over emotional excitement.
Themes
reason
passion
knowledge
clarity
philosophy
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- decision making
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
empiricism
political theory
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can passion be channeled constructively?
- What practices foster clear reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Passion can also motivate insight if guided.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
