Heart Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“I'll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell... their heart's in the right place, but their head is a thoroughly inefficient organ.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon and Sixpence, 1919
Human beings often have good intentions but lack rational control, leading to inefficiency.
In simple terms: Good hearts, bad heads.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of reasoning.
Themes
human nature
inefficiency
emotion vs logic
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teamwork
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- When does emotion help more than logic?
- How can we improve decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Rational thought can sometimes be overridden by emotion.
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