I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
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Intelligence, guided by kindness, is the highest wisdom. . . .
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom is the combination of intelligence and kindness.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll emphasizes that intelligence alone is not sufficient for true wisdom; it must be accompanied by kindness. This suggests that the highest form of wisdom embraces compassion and understanding, highlighting the importance of being considerate and humane in our thought processes and decisions.
Themes
IntelligenceKindnessWisdomCompassionUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about leadership qualities.
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