Great saying by great authors Quote by William Shakespeare
“The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot passion of distempered blood Than to make up a free determination 'Twixt right and wrong; for pleasure and revenge Have ears more deaf than adders to the voice Of any true decision.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2
Passion and revenge can cloud judgment more than rational deliberation, leading to irrational decisions.
In simple terms: Emotions override reason.
Key Takeaway
Control impulses.
Themes
emotion
reason
justice
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- courtroom deliberations
- personal conflicts
- political negotiations
- media bias
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions influence your decisions?
- Can you separate desire from duty?
A Different Perspective
Rational analysis may still be swayed by strong feelings.
